Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vittatum
ID:
698139

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 24: 57 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697472



Common Names

  • Nothoscordum Vittatum
  • Vittatum Nothoscordum
  • Striped Nothoscordum


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Synonyms

  • Ipheion lloydiiflorum (Beauverd) Traub [unknown]
  • Ipheion vittatum (Griseb.) Traub [unknown]
  • Milla vittata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Nothoscordum uniflorum Baker [unknown]
  • Tristagma lloydiiflorum (Beauverd) Traub [unknown]
  • Tristagma vittatum (Griseb.) Traub [unknown]
  • Nothoscordum lloydiiflorum Beauverd [unknown]
  • Beauverdia lloydiiflora (Beauverd) Herter [unknown]
  • Beauverdia vittata (Griseb.) Herter [unknown]
  • Brodiaea vittata Baker [unknown]
  • Nothoscordum loydiflorum Beauverd [deprecated]

Description

Nothoscordum vittatum (also called Striped False Garlic, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nothoscordum vittatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothoscordum vittatum has white, bell-shaped flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothoscordum vittatum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer, when the soil is warm. Seeds should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Nothoscordum vittatum

Nothoscordum vittatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Nothoscordum vittatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothoscordum vittatum?

Nothoscordum vittatum

What is the common name of Nothoscordum vittatum?

Fringed onion

What is the natural habitat of Nothoscordum vittatum?

Grasslands of North America

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:170559-2: Based on the initial data import