Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Onira 8: 28 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704441
Common Names
- Nothoscordum yalaense
- Yala Nothoscordum
- Yala Onion
Description
Nothoscordum yalaense (also called Yala False Garlic, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Nothoscordum yalaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nothoscordum yalaense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and fragile, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nothoscordum yalaense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer. It can be grown from seed, but division is the preferred method of propagation.
Where to Find Nothoscordum yalaense
Nothoscordum yalaense is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Nothoscordum yalaense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothoscordum yalaense?
Nothoscordum yalaense
What is the common name of Nothoscordum yalaense?
Yala false garlic
What is the family of Nothoscordum yalaense?
Amaryllidaceae
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,