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
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.
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 Anthericum 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,