Schoenocaulon obtusum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusum
ID:
735776
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brinker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 29: 301 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000735109
Common Names
- Blunt Schoenocaulon
- Blunt Star of Bethlehem
- Star of Bethlehem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schoenocaulon obtusum (also called 'Blunt Star of Bethlehem' and 'Blunt 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 obtusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schoenocaulon obtusum is a white or yellowish star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round and black seed. The seedlings are small and have two or three long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schoenocaulon obtusum is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It is found in moist, sandy soils and is tolerant of both full sun and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rhizomes should be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Schoenocaulon obtusum
Schoenocaulon obtusum is native to South America. It can be found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Schoenocaulon obtusum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenocaulon obtusum?
Schoenocaulon obtusum
What is the natural habitat of Schoenocaulon obtusum?
Grassy woodlands and open forests
What is the flowering period of Schoenocaulon obtusum?
Spring and summer
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-287069: Based on the initial data import
Robert R. Brinker (b.1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brinker' in the authors string.