Schoenocaulon madidorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madidorum
ID:
739704
Status:
valid
Authors:
Frame
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 48: 33 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739037
Common Names
- Madid Schoenocaulon
- Madid Schoenocaulon-grass
- Madid Star-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schoenocaulon madidorum (also called Madid 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 madidorum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-tumor properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Schoenocaulon madidorum has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear-lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schoenocaulon madidorum 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 madidorum
Schoenocaulon madidorum is native to South America and can be found in wet forests and swamps.
Schoenocaulon madidorum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Schoenocaulon madidorum?
Schoenocaulon madidorum is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
What is the flowering period of Schoenocaulon madidorum?
Schoenocaulon madidorum typically flowers from April to June.
What is the size of Schoenocaulon madidorum?
Schoenocaulon madidorum typically grows to a height of up to 1 m.
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-287746: Based on the initial data import
Dawn Frame (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frame' in the authors string.