Status:
valid
Authors:
Pomel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. 1: 253 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728609
Common Names
- Pancratium foetidum
- Stinking Daffodil
- Sea Daffodil
Synonyms
- Pancratium collinum Coss. & Durieu ex Coss. [unknown]
- Pancratium foetidum rifanum Maire [unknown]
- Pancratium foetidum tunetanum Batt. [unknown]
- Pancratium foetidum oranense Batt. [unknown]
- Pancratium foetidum saldense Batt. [unknown]
- Pancratium foetidum brachysiphon Maire [unknown]
Description
Pancratium foetidum (also called Stinking Daffodil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has white flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pancratium foetidum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pancratium foetidum has a white, trumpet-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and slender with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pancratium foetidum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When planting, be sure to space the plants at least 12 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune as needed to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Pancratium foetidum
Pancratium foetidum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Pancratium foetidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pancratium foetidum?
Pancratium foetidum
What is the common name of Pancratium foetidum?
Foetidum Pancratium
What type of plant is Pancratium foetidum?
It is a perennial flowering plant.
Species in the Pancratium genus
Pancratium canariense,
Pancratium centrale,
Pancratium biflorum,
Pancratium arabicum,
Pancratium illyricum,
Pancratium donaldi,
Pancratium foetidum,
Pancratium verecundum,
Pancratium landesii,
Pancratium zeylanicum,
Pancratium parvicoronatum,
Pancratium parvum,
Pancratium longiflorum,
Pancratium maritimum,
Pancratium maximum,
Pancratium trianthum,
Pancratium tenuifolium,
Pancratium tortuosum,
Pancratium triflorum,
Pancratium sickenbergeri,
Pancratium st-mariae,
Pancratium sanctae-mariae,
Pancratium nairii,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis,
Acis longifolia,
Acis rosea,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis fabrei,
Acis nicaeensis,
Acis tingitana,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis valentina,
Acis ionica,
Agapanthus africanus,
Agapanthus campanulatus,
Agapanthus caulescens,
Agapanthus coddii,
Agapanthus inapertus,
Agapanthus praecox,
Agapanthus walshii,
Allium aaseae,
Allium abramsii,
Allium acidoides,
Allium aciphyllum,
Allium acuminatum,
Allium acutiflorum,
Allium aegilicum,
Allium affine,
Allium afghanicum,
Allium aflatunense,
Allium agrigentinum,
Allium akaka,
Allium alabasicum,
Allium alaicum,
Allium albiflorum,
Allium albotunicatum,
Allium albovianum,
Allium alexandrae,
Allium alexeianum,
Allium alibile,
Allium alpinarii,
Allium altaicum,
Allium altissimum,
Allium altyncolicum,
Allium amethystinum,
Allium ampeloprasum,
Allium amphibolum,
Allium amplectens,
Allium anacoleum,
Allium anatolicum,
Allium anceps,
Allium angulosum,
Allium anisopodium,