Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
glauciflora
ID:
723912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meerow

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 41(202): 34 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723245



Common Names

  • Phaedranassa Glauciflora
  • White-Flowered Phaedranassa
  • Glaucous Phaedranassa


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Description

Phaedranassa glauciflora (also called glaucous phaedranassa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem. It is native to South America and grows in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phaedranassa glauciflora is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phaedranassa glauciflora is white or pink in color, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaedranassa glauciflora is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Phaedranassa glauciflora

Phaedranassa glauciflora is native to Ecuador. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Ecuador.

Phaedranassa glauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaedranassa glauciflora?

Phaedranassa glauciflora

What type of plant is Phaedranassa glauciflora?

Bulbous perennial

Where is Phaedranassa glauciflora found?

South America

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-285077: Based on the initial data import
Alan W. Meerow (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meerow' in the authors string.