Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
jamesii
ID:
761081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 490 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000760414



Common Names

  • James' Star-of-Bethlehem
  • James' St. Bernard's Lily
  • James' Star of Bethlehem


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Description

Anthericum jamesii (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 jamesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthericum jamesii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthericum jamesii is a clump-forming, evergreen, perennial plant. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Anthericum jamesii

Anthericum jamesii is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Anthericum jamesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthericum jamesii?

Anthericum jamesii

What is the common name of Anthericum jamesii?

James' Anthericum

Where is Anthericum jamesii found?

Anthericum jamesii is found in the Mediterranean region

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,

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