Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lutea
ID:
740671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Ker Gawl. ex Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 2: 57 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740004

Common Names

  • Yellow Sternbergia
  • Sternbergia lutea
  • Lutea Sternbergia

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Description

Sternbergia lutea (also called Yellow Autumn Daffodil, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It has yellow flowers and narrow, strap-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sternbergia lutea is a popular ornamental plant, often used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also known to have medicinal properties, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sternbergia lutea is yellow in colour and has six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sternbergia lutea is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or offsets. It is a short-lived plant and will need to be replaced every few years.

Where to Find Sternbergia lutea

Sternbergia lutea is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in rocky areas and grasslands.

Sternbergia lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sternbergia lutea?

Sternbergia lutea

What type of plant is Sternbergia lutea?

It is a bulbous perennial plant

What is the natural habitat of Sternbergia lutea?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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-288111: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.