Narthecium californicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californicum
ID:
702129
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 15: 351 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701462
Common Names
- Californian Narthecium
- Californian Bog Asphodel
- Californian Narthecium Asiaticum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Narthecium californicum (also called California baneberry, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to California. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Narthecium californicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to thrive in moist, shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Narthecium californicum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Narthecium californicum 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 californicum will self-seed and can become invasive.
Where to Find Narthecium californicum
Narthecium californicum can be found in California.
Narthecium californicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narthecium californicum?
Narthecium californicum
What are the common names of Narthecium californicum?
California bog asphodel
What is the habitat of Narthecium californicum?
Bogs, fens, and wet meadows
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 Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538647-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.