Curculigo breviscapa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviscapa
ID:
765438
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.C.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 11: 132 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764771
Common Names
- Breviscapa Curculigo
- Breviscapa Lily
- Breviscapa Spider Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Curculigo breviscapa (also called short-spike curculigo, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, strap-like leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas, and is often found in deserts and other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Curculigo breviscapa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Curculigo breviscapa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Curculigo breviscapa is a bulbous perennial that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by offsets or seed. The offsets can be divided in the spring or autumn, and the seed can be sown in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Curculigo breviscapa
Curculigo breviscapa is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.
Curculigo breviscapa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Curculigo breviscapa?
Curculigo breviscapa
What is the common name of Curculigo breviscapa?
Short-spiked Curculigo
What is the natural habitat of Curculigo breviscapa?
Woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands
Species in the Curculigo genus
Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis,
Species in the Hypoxidaceae family
Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis, Empodium elongatum, Empodium flexile, Empodium gloriosum, Empodium monophyllum, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium plicatum, Empodium veratrifolium, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium veratrifolium, Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-303675: Based on the initial data import
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.