Narthecium americanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americanum
ID:
701988
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ker Gawl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 37: t. 1505 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701321
Common Names
- Narthecium americanum
- American Bog Asphodel
- American Narthecium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Narthecium americanum (also called 'American Bog Asphodel', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a low-growing habit and produces small, white flowers. It is found in wet meadows and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Narthecium americanum is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in flower beds, borders, and rock gardens. It is also used in herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Narthecium americanum is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Narthecium americanum is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors and lightly covered with soil. Narthecium americanum will self-seed and can become invasive.
Where to Find Narthecium americanum
Narthecium americanum can be found in the United States and Canada.
Narthecium americanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narthecium americanum?
Narthecium americanum
What is the common name of Narthecium americanum?
American bog-asphodel
What is the natural habitat of Narthecium americanum?
It is native to the eastern United States
Species in the Nartheciaceae family
Aletris alpestris, Aletris aurea, Aletris bracteata, Aletris capitata, Aletris cinerascens, Aletris farinosa, Aletris foliata, Aletris foliolosa, Aletris glabra, Aletris glandulifera, Aletris gracilis, Aletris laxiflora, Aletris lutea, Aletris megalantha, Aletris nana, Aletris obovata, Aletris pauciflora, Aletris pedicellata, Aletris scopulorum, Aletris spicata, Aletris stenoloba, Aletris tottenii, Aletris yaanica, Aletris simpliciflora, Aletris foliata, Lophiola aurea, Metanarthecium luteoviride, Narthecium reverchonii, Narthecium scardicum, Narthecium americanum, Narthecium ossifragum, Narthecium montanum, Narthecium asiaticum, Narthecium californicum, Narthecium balansae, Nietneria corymbosa, Nietneria paniculata,
References
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538641-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.