Narthecium asiaticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asiaticum
ID:
702085
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 11: 438 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701418
Common Names
- Asian Narthecium
- Asiatic Bog Asphodel
- Oriental Narthecium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Narthecium asiaticum (also called Asian bog-asphodel, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in wet, marshy habitats, such as bogs and fens.
Uses & Benefits
Narthecium asiaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Narthecium asiaticum is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Narthecium asiaticum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.
Where to Find Narthecium asiaticum
Narthecium asiaticum is native to Asia. It can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods.
Narthecium asiaticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narthecium asiaticum?
Narthecium asiaticum
What is the common name of Narthecium asiaticum?
Asian Bog Asphodel
What is the natural habitat of Narthecium asiaticum?
It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia
Species in the Nartheciaceae family
Aletris alpestris, Aletris aurea, Aletris bracteata, Aletris capitata, Aletris cinerascens, Aletris farinosa, Aletris foliata, Aletris foliolosa, Aletris glabra, Aletris glandulifera, Aletris gracilis, Aletris laxiflora, Aletris lutea, Aletris megalantha, Aletris nana, Aletris obovata, Aletris pauciflora, Aletris pedicellata, Aletris scopulorum, Aletris spicata, Aletris stenoloba, Aletris tottenii, Aletris yaanica, Aletris simpliciflora, Aletris foliata, Lophiola aurea, Metanarthecium luteoviride, Narthecium reverchonii, Narthecium scardicum, Narthecium americanum, Narthecium ossifragum, Narthecium montanum, Narthecium asiaticum, Narthecium californicum, Narthecium balansae, Nietneria corymbosa, Nietneria paniculata,
References
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538643-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.