Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
breviflorum
ID:
760724

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Amer. Naturalist 7: 303 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760057



Common Names

  • Shortflower Androstephium
  • Shortflower Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Shortflower Onion


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Description

Androstephium breviflorum (also called Short-flowered androstephium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Androstephium breviflorum is a species of flowering plant found in the western United States. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Androstephium breviflorum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, narrow leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androstephium breviflorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil and water regularly. The seedlings should emerge in a few weeks. To propagate by stem cuttings, cut a stem from the plant and allow it to dry for a few days. Place the cutting in a pot with well-draining soil and water regularly. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Androstephium breviflorum

Androstephium breviflorum is native to the United States and Mexico. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Androstephium breviflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Androstephium breviflorum?

Androstephium breviflorum

What type of plant is Androstephium breviflorum?

Perennial herb

Where is Androstephium breviflorum found?

Southwestern United States

Species in the Androstephium genus

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-299129: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.