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Asparagaceae

Subfamily Agavoideae

Subfamily Asparagoideae

Subfamily Lomandroideae

Subfamily Scilloideae
Tribe Hyacintheae

Subfamily Scilloideae
Tribe Ornithogaleae

Subfamily Scilloideae
Tribe Urgineeae

W/C = Wild Collected
Polianthes tuberosa L.

  • Common Name: Tuberose - double flowering selection
  • Family: Asparagaceae Juss.

  • Country of Origin: Mexico
  • Habitat:

  • Description: perennial herb with tuberous rhizomes
  • Uses: Often grown as a cut flower. Aztecs used the essential oil to flavor chocolate. Used in modern times in perfume trade.
  • Culture: susceptible to aphids, thrips and mites.
  • USDA Zone: 7-10
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 200800002
  • Source: Matt Opel
  • Accession Date: 01-23-2008
  • Bench: 2210 - XER:Chihuahuan-Tehuacan Deserts
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 07-13-2011
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Liliopsida
  • SubClass: monocots
  • Order: Asparagales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Asparagaceae
  • SubFamily: Agavoideae
  • Tribe:
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