Pancratium landesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
landesii
ID:
729786
Status:
valid
Authors:
Traub
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 24: 50 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729119
Common Names
- Pancratium landesii
- Landes' Sea-Daffodil
- Landes' Sea-Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pancratium landesii (also called Landes' Sea Daffodil, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is an evergreen bulb, typically growing up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is commonly found in coastal areas, mangrove swamps, and other areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Pancratium landesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pancratium landesii is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow-green stripes. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pancratium landesii is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pancratium landesii
Pancratium landesii is native to the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba.
Pancratium landesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pancratium landesii?
Pancratium landesii
What type of plant is Pancratium landesii?
It is a bulbous plant
What is the natural habitat of Pancratium landesii?
It is native to tropical Africa
Species in the Pancratium genus
Pancratium canariense, Pancratium centrale, Pancratium biflorum, Pancratium arabicum, Pancratium illyricum, Pancratium donaldi, Pancratium foetidum, Pancratium verecundum, Pancratium landesii, Pancratium zeylanicum, Pancratium parvicoronatum, Pancratium parvum, Pancratium longiflorum, Pancratium maritimum, Pancratium maximum, Pancratium trianthum, Pancratium tenuifolium, Pancratium tortuosum, Pancratium triflorum, Pancratium sickenbergeri, Pancratium st-mariae, Pancratium sanctae-mariae, Pancratium nairii,
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-286022: Based on the initial data import
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.