Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Species:
bulbuliferum
ID:
700219

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lingelsh.) Stearn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 421 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699552



Common Names

  • Bulbuliferum Gentian
  • Bulbuliferum Gentian
  • Bulbuliferum Gentian


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Description

Notholirion bulbuliferum (also called Bulbous-flowered Notholirion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. It has a single flower with five petals and five sepals. It is native to North America and grows in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Notholirion bulbuliferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Notholirion bulbuliferum has white flowers with yellow centers, and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like growth pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notholirion bulbuliferum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Notholirion bulbuliferum

Notholirion bulbuliferum is native to the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to Bhutan, and in the western Chinese provinces of Xinjiang and Qinghai.

Notholirion bulbuliferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notholirion bulbuliferum?

Notholirion bulbuliferum

What is the family of Notholirion bulbuliferum?

Gentianaceae

What is the common name of Notholirion bulbuliferum?

Bulbul gentian

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-282238: Based on the initial data import
Alexander von Lingelsheim (1874-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lingelsh.' in the authors string.
William T. Stearn (1911-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stearn' in the authors string.