Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
campanulatum
ID:
739737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meerow

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 37: 307 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739070

Common Names

  • Stenomesson campanulatum
  • Bellflower Onion
  • Bellflower Garlic

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Description

Stenomesson campanulatum (also called Campanulate Stenomesson, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Mexico. It has strap-like leaves and produces star-shaped yellow flowers. It typically grows in sandy soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stenomesson campanulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stenomesson campanulatum are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenomesson campanulatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can tolerate temperatures down to -10C. It can be grown in containers or in a garden bed.

Where to Find Stenomesson campanulatum

Stenomesson campanulatum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Stenomesson campanulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stenomesson campanulatum?

Stenomesson campanulatum

What is the common name of Stenomesson campanulatum?

Bellflower

What is the natural habitat of Stenomesson campanulatum?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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-287762: Based on the initial data import
Alan W. Meerow (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meerow' in the authors string.