Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
foetidum
ID:
729276

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285940: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.