Nothoscordum tarijanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tarijanum
ID:
702486
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Onira 7: 62 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701819
Common Names
- Tarijanum Nothoscordum
- Tarijanum False Garlic
- Tarijanum Star-of-Bethlehem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nothoscordum tarijanum (also called False Garlic, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the high Andes of Bolivia and Peru. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and umbels of white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nothoscordum tarijanum is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nothoscordum tarijanum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with six lobes and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, shiny seed coat. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nothoscordum tarijanum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Nothoscordum tarijanum
Nothoscordum tarijanum can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia and West Virginia.
Nothoscordum tarijanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothoscordum tarijanum?
Nothoscordum tarijanum
What type of plant is Nothoscordum tarijanum?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Nothoscordum tarijanum grow?
It is native to the southeastern United States
Species in the Nothoscordum genus
Nothoscordum mahui, Nothoscordum nudum, Nothoscordum pulchellum, Nothoscordum montevidense, Nothoscordum ostenii, Nothoscordum nublense, Nothoscordum nudicaule, Nothoscordum gracile, Nothoscordum setaceum, Nothoscordum serenense, Nothoscordum scabridulum, Nothoscordum vittatum, Nothoscordum vernum, Nothoscordum modestum, Nothoscordum patricium, Nothoscordum clevelandicum, Nothoscordum ipacarainum, Nothoscordum curvipes, Nothoscordum basalticum, Nothoscordum portoalegrense, Nothoscordum tibaginum, Nothoscordum correntinum, Nothoscordum leptogynum, Nothoscordum conostylum, Nothoscordum pachyrhizum, Nothoscordum paradoxum, Nothoscordum bahiense, Nothoscordum sengesianum, Nothoscordum bivalve, Nothoscordum andicola, Nothoscordum arenarium, Nothoscordum balaenense, Nothoscordum bonariense, Nothoscordum gaudichaudianum, Nothoscordum exile, Nothoscordum borbonicum, Nothoscordum capivarinum, Nothoscordum dialystemon, Nothoscordum boliviense, Nothoscordum entrerianum, Nothoscordum moconense, Nothoscordum ibiramense, Nothoscordum demissum, Nothoscordum achalense, Nothoscordum stenandrum, Nothoscordum uruguaianum, Nothoscordum tenuifolium, Nothoscordum collinum, Nothoscordum subtile, Nothoscordum rigidiscapum,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-282450: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.