Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
clevelandii
ID:
762280

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 20: 376 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761613



Common Names

  • Bloomeria clevelandii
  • Clevelandii Bloomeria
  • Clevelandii Star Lily


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Description

Bloomeria clevelandii (also called Cleveland's Bloomeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to California. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grassy meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Bloomeria clevelandii 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

The flower of Bloomeria clevelandii is a bright yellow, star-shaped, with six petals. The seed is a small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small, green and rounded.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bloomeria clevelandii 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 Bloomeria clevelandii

Bloomeria clevelandii is native to California and can be found in the counties of San Diego, Orange, and Riverside.

Bloomeria clevelandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bloomeria clevelandii?

Bloomeria clevelandii

What is the common name of Bloomeria clevelandii?

Cleveland's Gold Star

What is the natural habitat of Bloomeria clevelandii?

It is native to California

Species in the Bloomeria 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-300614: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.