Brodiaea terrestris - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
terrestris
ID:
762840
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kellogg
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2: 6 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762173
Common Names
- Terrestris Brodiaea
- Earth Brodiaea
- Terrestrial Brodiaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brodiaea terrestris (also called Terrestrial 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 terrestris 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 terrestris sub. kernensis (Hoover) T.F.NiehausBrodiaea terrestris sub. terrestris
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brodiaea terrestris has star-shaped flowers with six petals and six sepals. The flowers are usually blue or purple in color. The seed is a small, black, round capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, grass-like leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brodiaea terrestris is a perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into several sections, making sure each section has a few roots attached. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Brodiaea terrestris
Brodiaea terrestris is native to California, USA. It can be found in dry grasslands and chaparral.
Brodiaea terrestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brodiaea terrestris?
Brodiaea terrestris
What is the common name of Brodiaea terrestris?
Terrestrial Brodiaea
What is the natural habitat of Brodiaea terrestris?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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-301147: Based on the initial data import
Albert Kellogg (1813-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kellogg' in the authors string.