Narthecium reverchonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reverchonii
ID:
701553
Status:
valid
Authors:
Čelak.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 37: 154 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700886
Common Names
- Reverchon's Narthecium
- Reverchon's Narthecium Grass
- Narthecium Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Narthecium reverchonii (also called Reverchon's Narthecium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, particularly the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a rosette of deeply lobed leaves and produces white flowers in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Narthecium reverchonii is a drought-tolerant ornamental plant that is often used in xeriscaping. It is also used in rock gardens, as a border plant, and as a ground cover. It is also used to create a natural barrier or as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Narthecium reverchonii is white or pink, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Narthecium reverchonii is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in early spring. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and place them in a moist soil mix. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Narthecium reverchonii
Narthecium reverchonii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Narthecium reverchonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Narthecium reverchonii?
Narthecium reverchonii
What is the common name of Narthecium reverchonii?
Reverchon's Narthecium
What type of plant is Narthecium reverchonii?
Perennial
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
Ladislav Josef Čelakovský (1834-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Celak.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538662-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.