Pancratium illyricum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
illyricum
ID:
729171
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 291 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728504
Common Names
- Illyrian Sea Daffodil
- Illyrian Trumpet Lily
- Illyrian Sea Lily
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Pancratium illyricum (also called Illyrian Sea Daffodil, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Pancratium illyricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pancratium illyricum has white flowers with six petals and a cluster of stamens in the center. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pancratium illyricum is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pancratium illyricum
Pancratium illyricum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Pancratium illyricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pancratium illyricum?
Pancratium illyricum
What is the common name of Pancratium illyricum?
Illyrian Sea Daffodil
What is the natural habitat of Pancratium illyricum?
It is found in coastal areas and wetlands in the Mediterranean region
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285920: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.