Narthecium montanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montanum
ID:
702040
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Small) Grey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Hardy Bulbs 2: 446 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701373
Common Names
- Narthecium montanum
- Mountain Bog Asphodel
- Mountain Narthecium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Narthecium montanum (also called 'Mountain Bog Asphodel', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a low-growing habit and produces small, white flowers. It is found in wet meadows and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Narthecium montanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Narthecium montanum is a white or yellowish-white bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with small white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Narthecium montanum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.
Where to Find Narthecium montanum
Narthecium montanum can be found in the mountains of Europe and Asia.
Narthecium montanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narthecium montanum?
Narthecium montanum
What is the common name of Narthecium montanum?
Mountain Bog Asphodel
What is the natural habitat of Narthecium montanum?
It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia
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 Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Charles Hervey Grey (1875-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:167128-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.