Dipcadi balfourii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balfourii
ID:
766042
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 14: 424 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765375
Common Names
- Dipcadi balfourii
- Balfourii Squill
- Balfour's Squill
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Dipcadi balfourii (also called Balfour's Squill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dipcadi balfourii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dipcadi balfourii is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dipcadi balfourii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Dipcadi balfourii
Dipcadi balfourii can be found in the Middle East, particularly in Israel, Jordan, and Syria.
Dipcadi balfourii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dipcadi balfourii?
Dipcadi balfourii
What type of plant is Dipcadi balfourii?
Dipcadi balfourii is a species of bulbous plant.
Where is Dipcadi balfourii found?
Dipcadi balfourii is found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Species in the Dipcadi genus
Dipcadi bakerianum, Dipcadi balfourii, Dipcadi biflorum, Dipcadi brevifolium, Dipcadi ciliare, Dipcadi clarkeanum, Dipcadi concanense, Dipcadi cowanii, Dipcadi crispum, Dipcadi dekindtianum, Dipcadi erythraeum, Dipcadi fesoghlense, Dipcadi garuense, Dipcadi glaucum, Dipcadi gracillimum, Dipcadi guichardii, Dipcadi heterocuspe, Dipcadi ledermannii, Dipcadi longifolium, Dipcadi maharashtrense, Dipcadi marlothii, Dipcadi mechowii, Dipcadi minor, Dipcadi montanum, Dipcadi ndelleense, Dipcadi oxylobum, Dipcadi panousei, Dipcadi papillatum, Dipcadi platyphyllum, Dipcadi reidii, Dipcadi rigidifolium, Dipcadi saxorum, Dipcadi serotinum, Dipcadi susianum, Dipcadi thollonianum, Dipcadi turkestanicum, Dipcadi ursulae, Dipcadi vaginatum, Dipcadi viride, Dipcadi welwitschii, Dipcadi kuriensis, Dipcadi goaense, Dipcadi gourmaense,
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-304285: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.