Brodiaea nana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
762807
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoover
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 1: 225 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762140
Common Names
- Nana Brodiaea
- Dwarf Brodiaea
- Small-flowered Brodiaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brodiaea nana (also called Dwarf Brodiaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California, USA. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and coastal sage scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brodiaea nana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brodiaea nana is a deep blue color with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brodiaea nana 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 nana
Brodiaea nana is native to California, USA. It can be found in dry grasslands and chaparral.
Brodiaea nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brodiaea nana?
Brodiaea nana
What is the common name of Brodiaea nana?
Dwarf Brodiaea
Where is Brodiaea nana native to?
California
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-301117: Based on the initial data import
Robert Francis Hoover (1913-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoover' in the authors string.