Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
701038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Onira 2: 42 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700371



Common Names

  • Nothoscordum tenuifolium
  • Tenuifolium False Garlic
  • Tenuifolium Nothoscordum


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Description

Nothoscordum tenuifolium (also called 'False Garlic', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves and umbels of white flowers. It is native to South America and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nothoscordum tenuifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothoscordum tenuifolium has small, white flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothoscordum tenuifolium is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Nothoscordum tenuifolium

Nothoscordum tenuifolium can be found in South America, including Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.

Nothoscordum tenuifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothoscordum tenuifolium?

Nothoscordum tenuifolium

What is the common name of Nothoscordum tenuifolium?

Slender-leaved false garlic

What is the natural habitat of Nothoscordum tenuifolium?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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-282317: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.