Narthecium scardicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scardicum
ID:
701575
Status:
valid
Authors:
Košanin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 63: 141 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700908
Common Names
- Scardic Narthecium
- Scardic Narthecium Grass
- Narthecium Grass
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Narthecium scardicum (also called Scardic Narthecium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, particularly the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a rosette of deeply lobed leaves and produces white flowers in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Narthecium scardicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Narthecium scardicum is white or pink, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Narthecium scardicum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of up to 60 cm. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootball.
Where to Find Narthecium scardicum
Narthecium scardicum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Narthecium scardicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narthecium scardicum?
Narthecium scardicum
What is the common name of Narthecium scardicum?
Scardic Narthecium
What type of plant is Narthecium scardicum?
Perennial
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538664-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.