Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
calcicola
ID:
762222

Status:
valid

Authors:
García-Mend.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 42: 28 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761555



Common Names

  • Beschorneria calcicola
  • Calcicola Beschorneria
  • Calcicola Agave


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Description

Beschorneria calcicola (also called 'Calcareous 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 calcicola 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 calcicola has white, bell-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beschorneria calcicola 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 calcicola

Beschorneria calcicola is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Sonora, and Sinaloa.

Beschorneria calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beschorneria calcicola?

Beschorneria calcicola

What is the common name of Beschorneria calcicola?

Calcicola Beschorneria

What is the natural habitat of Beschorneria calcicola?

Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and scrubland

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-300554: Based on the initial data import
Abisai Josue García-Mendoza (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Mend.' in the authors string.