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
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.
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 Stenomesson genus
Stenomesson aurantiacum,
Stenomesson breviflorum,
Stenomesson chilense,
Stenomesson rupense,
Stenomesson campanulatum,
Stenomesson weberbaueri,
Stenomesson parvulum,
Stenomesson gasteroides,
Stenomesson miniatum,
Stenomesson moldenkei,
Stenomesson pauciflorum,
Stenomesson pearcei,
Stenomesson flavum,
Stenomesson vitellinum,
Stenomesson chloranthum,
Stenomesson leucanthum,
Stenomesson mirabilis,
Stenomesson ecuadorense,
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,