Pancratium tortuosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortuosum
ID:
730308
Status:
valid
Authors:
Herb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 4: 28 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729641
Common Names
- Tortuosum Pancratium
- Tortuous Sea-Daffodil
- Tortuous Pancratium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pancratium tortuosum (also called Twisted Sea-Daffodil, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pancratium tortuosum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pancratium tortuosum has small white flowers and red berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Pancratium tortuosum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Pancratium tortuosum
Pancratium tortuosum is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Central, Eastern, North Central, North Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva, and Western.
Pancratium tortuosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pancratium tortuosum?
Pancratium tortuosum
What is the common name of Pancratium tortuosum?
Sea Daffodil
What is the natural habitat of Pancratium tortuosum?
Coastal regions of the Mediterranean
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-286112: Based on the initial data import
William Herbert (1778-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herb.' in the authors string.