Status:
valid
Authors:
Herb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 4: 28 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729604
Common Names
- Three-Leaved Daffodil
- Three-Leaved Pancratium
- Triandrum Lily
Synonyms
- Pancratium saharae Coss. ex Batt. & Trab. [unknown]
- Pancratium trianthum saharae (Coss. ex Batt. & Trab.) Maire [unknown]
- Pancratium saharae chatinianum Batt. [unknown]
- Pancratium trianthum chatinianum (Batt.) Maire & Weiller [unknown]
Description
Pancratium trianthum (also called Three-Flowered Sea Daffodil, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy soils near the coast and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its white flowers are followed by yellow berries.
Uses & Benefits
Pancratium trianthum 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 trianthum has white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer and are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pancratium trianthum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done by carefully dividing the clumps of bulbs and replanting them in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pancratium trianthum
Pancratium trianthum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Pancratium trianthum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pancratium trianthum?
Pancratium trianthum
What is the common name of Pancratium trianthum?
Sea Daffodil
What is the natural habitat of Pancratium trianthum?
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,