Narthecium balansae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
704505
Status:
valid
Authors:
Briq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 5: 77 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703838
Common Names
- Narthecium balansae
- Balansae Narthecium
- Narthecium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Narthecium balansae (also called 'Balansa's Narthecium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has small, white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Narthecium balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Narthecium balansae has small white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Narthecium balansae is an evergreen perennial plant that grows in the form of a low-growing, mat-forming shrub. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is generally pest and disease-free.
Where to Find Narthecium balansae
Narthecium balansae is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky areas, scrub, and grasslands. It can also be found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Narthecium balansae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narthecium balansae?
Narthecium balansae
What is the common name of Narthecium balansae?
None
What is the growth habit of Narthecium balansae?
It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit.
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 Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538644-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.