Schoenocaulon ignigenum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ignigenum
ID:
739705
Status:
valid
Authors:
Frame
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 48: 29 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739038
Common Names
- Schoenocaulon ignigenum
- Fire-Tipped Star-Grass
- Fire-Tipped Star-Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schoenocaulon ignigenum (also called Ignigene Schoenocaulon, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to the southwestern United States. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry soils in deserts and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenocaulon ignigenum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Schoenocaulon ignigenum are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schoenocaulon ignigenum is a perennial bulbous plant that can be propagated through seeds or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Schoenocaulon ignigenum
Schoenocaulon ignigenum is native to South America and can be found in wet forests and swamps.
Schoenocaulon ignigenum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenocaulon ignigenum?
Schoenocaulon ignigenum
What is the common name of Schoenocaulon ignigenum?
Ignite Grass
What is the natural habitat of Schoenocaulon ignigenum?
Dry, sandy soils
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,
Species in the Melanthiaceae family
Amianthium muscaetoxicum, Anticlea elegans, Anticlea sibirica, Anticlea virescens, Anticlea volcanica, Chamaelirium luteum, Chamaelirium chinense, Chamaelirium cordifolium, Chamaelirium hisauchianum, Chamaelirium shiwandashanense, Chamaelirium actinomorphum, Chamaelirium nanlingense, Chamaelirium koidzumianum, Chamaelirium japonicum, Helonias alpina, Helonias breviscapa, Helonias bullata, Helonias kawanoi, Helonias leucantha, Helonias orientalis, Helonias thibetica, Helonias umbellata, Helonias yunnanensis, Helonias jinpingensis, Paris japonica, Paris delavayi, Paris incompleta, Paris bashanensis, Paris fargesii, Paris dunniana, Paris tetraphylla, Paris thibetica, Paris vaniotii, Paris verticillata, Paris mairei, Paris marmorata, Paris quadrifolia, Paris polyphylla, Paris undulatis, Paris birmanica, Paris rugosa, Paris daliensis, Paris dulongensis, Paris cronquistii, Paris forrestii, Paris vietnamensis, Paris luquanensis, Paris polyandra, Paris axialis, Paris caobangensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-287747: Based on the initial data import
Dawn Frame (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frame' in the authors string.