Schoenocaulon intermedium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedium
ID:
735390
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 17: 477 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734723
Common Names
- Intermedium Schoenocaulon
- Schoenocaulon Intermedium
- Schoenocaulon Intermedium Flower
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Schoenocaulon intermedium (also called 'Star of Bethlehem', 'Devil's Bit' and 'St. Barnaby's Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenocaulon intermedium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoenocaulon intermedium has yellow flowers with white stripes. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schoenocaulon intermedium is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be planted in the spring. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Schoenocaulon intermedium
Schoenocaulon intermedium is native to South America. It can be found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia.
Schoenocaulon intermedium FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Schoenocaulon intermedium?
Schoenocaulon intermedium is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
What is the size of Schoenocaulon intermedium?
Schoenocaulon intermedium can reach up to 1 meter in diameter.
What is the lifespan of Schoenocaulon intermedium?
Schoenocaulon intermedium has a lifespan of about 5-7 days.
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-287030: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.