Dipcadi saxorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxorum
ID:
766132
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blatt.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 32: 736 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765465
Common Names
- Dipcadi Saxorum
- Rock Squill
- Rock Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dipcadi saxorum (also called Rock Squill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky habitats. It is a small, bulbous plant, with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. The flowers are borne in umbels.
Uses & Benefits
Dipcadi saxorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dipcadi saxorum has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dipcadi saxorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Dipcadi saxorum
Dipcadi saxorum is found in the Canary Islands.
Dipcadi saxorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dipcadi saxorum?
Dipcadi saxorum
What is the natural habitat of Dipcadi saxorum?
Dipcadi saxorum is found in rocky hillsides and grasslands in the Mediterranean region.
What are the characteristics of Dipcadi saxorum?
Dipcadi saxorum is a perennial herb with narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers.
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-304367: Based on the initial data import
Ethelbert Blatter (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blatt.' in the authors string.