Pancratium verecundum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verecundum
ID:
729723
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aiton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 1: 412 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729056
Common Names
- Pancratium verecundum
- Verecundum Sea-Daffodil
- Verecundum Sea-Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pancratium verecundum (also called Verecund Pancratium, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with large white flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pancratium verecundum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pancratium verecundum 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 verecundum 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 verecundum
Pancratium verecundum is native to the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba.
Pancratium verecundum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pancratium verecundum?
Pancratium verecundum
What type of plant is Pancratium verecundum?
Pancratium verecundum is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae.
Where is Pancratium verecundum native to?
Pancratium verecundum is native to the Mediterranean region.
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-286011: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.