Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ghiesbreghtii
ID:
735409
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 43: 20 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734742
Common Names
- Ghiesbreghtii Schoenocaulon
- Schoenocaulon Ghiesbreghtii
- Schoenocaulon Ghiesbreghtii Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii (also called 'Ghiesbreght's Star of Bethlehem' and 'Ghiesbreght's Star of Bethlehem', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii has yellow flowers with white stripes. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be planted in the spring. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii
Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii is native to South America. It can be found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii?
Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
What is the size of Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii?
Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii can reach up to 1 meter in diameter.
What is the lifespan of Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii?
Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii has a lifespan of about 5-7 days.
Species in the Schoenocaulon genus
Schoenocaulon calcicola, Schoenocaulon jaliscense, Schoenocaulon intermedium, Schoenocaulon ghiesbreghtii, Schoenocaulon dubium, Schoenocaulon conzattii, Schoenocaulon caricifolium, Schoenocaulon mortonii, Schoenocaulon comatum, Schoenocaulon macrocarpum, Schoenocaulon megarrhizum, Schoenocaulon texanum, Schoenocaulon tenuifolium, Schoenocaulon tenue, Schoenocaulon pringlei, Schoenocaulon officinale, Schoenocaulon obtusum, Schoenocaulon madidorum, Schoenocaulon ignigenum, Schoenocaulon rzedowskii, Schoenocaulon plumosum, Schoenocaulon tenorioi, Schoenocaulon tigrense, Schoenocaulon pellucidum, Schoenocaulon oaxacense, Schoenocaulon frameae,
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-287032: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.