Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tenuiflora
ID:
762247

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) J.F.Macbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 56: 11 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761580



Common Names

  • Bessera tenuiflora
  • Tenuiflora Bessera
  • Tenuiflora Lily


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Description

Bessera tenuiflora (also called Slender-Flowered Bessera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has lance-shaped leaves and red flowers. It grows in grassy meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bessera tenuiflora 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

Bessera tenuiflora has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bessera tenuiflora is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Bessera tenuiflora

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

Bessera tenuiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bessera tenuiflora?

Bessera tenuiflora

What is the common name of Bessera tenuiflora?

Slender-flowered Bessera

What is the natural habitat of Bessera tenuiflora?

Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and scrubland

Species in the Bessera 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-300579: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.