Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Voy. Bot. Espagne : 619 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760167
Common Names
- Boetica's Star-of-Bethlehem
- St. Bernard's Lily
- Star of Bethlehem
Description
Anthericum boeticum (also called St Bernard's Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and North Africa. It has a thick, creeping rhizome and long, linear leaves. It grows in moist soils in grasslands and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Anthericum boeticum is a species of flowering plant found in Europe. 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
The flower of Anthericum boeticum is white and star-shaped with 6 petals. The seed is a 3-angled capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthericum boeticum is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herb, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rhizome. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in the shade until germination occurs.
Where to Find Anthericum boeticum
Anthericum boeticum is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Anthericum boeticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthericum boeticum?
Anthericum boeticum
What is the common name of Anthericum boeticum?
Boetic Anthericum
Where is Anthericum boeticum found?
Anthericum boeticum is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Anthericum genus
Species in the Asparagaceae family
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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,