Ungernia spiralis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spiralis
ID:
772259
Status:
valid
Authors:
Proskor.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Izv. Turkmensk. Fil. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 1: 31 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771592
Common Names
- Ungernia Spiralis
- Ungernia
- Spiralis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ungernia spiralis (also called Spiral Ungernia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Central Asia and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ungernia spiralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ungernia spiralis has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ungernia spiralis is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Ungernia spiralis
Ungernia spiralis can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
Ungernia spiralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ungernia spiralis?
Ungernia spiralis
What is the common name of Ungernia spiralis?
Spiral Ungernia
What is the natural habitat of Ungernia spiralis?
It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador
Species in the Ungernia genus
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-310257: Based on the initial data import
Eugeny I. Proskoriakov (b.1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proskor.' in the authors string.