Brodiaea elegans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
762752
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoover
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 22: 555 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762085
Common Names
- Brodiaea elegans
- Elegans Lily
- Elegans Climbing Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brodiaea elegans (also called Elegant Brodiaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to California, and is found in grasslands and woodlands. It has a clumping habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its flowers are white to yellowish-green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Brodiaea elegans is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Brodiaea elegans sub. hooveri T.F.NiehausBrodiaea elegans sub. elegans
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brodiaea elegans has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Brodiaea elegans is a bulbous perennial native to California. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division of the bulbs in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Brodiaea elegans
Brodiaea elegans is native to California, USA. It can be found in dry grasslands and chaparral.
Brodiaea elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brodiaea elegans?
Brodiaea elegans
What is the common name of Brodiaea elegans?
Elegans Brodiaea
What is the natural habitat of Brodiaea elegans?
Tropical and subtropical dry shrublands
Species in the Brodiaea genus
Brodiaea appendiculata, Brodiaea californica, Brodiaea coronaria, Brodiaea elegans, Brodiaea filifolia, Brodiaea insignis, Brodiaea jolonensis, Brodiaea kinkiensis, Brodiaea minor, Brodiaea nana, Brodiaea orcuttii, Brodiaea pallida, Brodiaea stellaris, Brodiaea terrestris, Brodiaea sierrae, Brodiaea santarosae, Brodiaea matsonii,
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-301067: Based on the initial data import
Robert Francis Hoover (1913-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoover' in the authors string.