Status:
valid
Authors:
Matuda
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. Autón. México, Bot. 43: 52 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761552
Common Names
- Beschorneria albiflora
- Albiflora Beschorneria
- White-flowered Beschorneria
Description
Beschorneria albiflora (also called 'White-Flowered Beschorneria', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, bell-shaped white flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Beschorneria albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Beschorneria albiflora has white, bell-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Beschorneria albiflora is a hardy perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed, but this is a slow process and the seedlings may not be true to type.
Where to Find Beschorneria albiflora
Beschorneria albiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Sonora, and Sinaloa.
Beschorneria albiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Beschorneria albiflora?
Beschorneria albiflora
What is the common name of Beschorneria albiflora?
White-flowered Beschorneria
What is the natural habitat of Beschorneria albiflora?
Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and scrubland
Species in the Beschorneria 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,