Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
serotinum
ID:
766133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Medik.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Hist. & Commentat. Acad. Elect. Sci. Theod.-Palat. 6: 431 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765466



Common Names

  • Dipcadi Serotinum
  • Late-Flowering Squill
  • Late-Flowering Onion


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Description

Dipcadi serotinum (also called Spring Starflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a flowering stem with a single star-shaped flower. It typically grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Dipcadi serotinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its attractive foliage.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dipcadi serotinum var. fulvum (Cav.) Ball
Dipcadi serotinum var. serotinum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dipcadi serotinum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dipcadi serotinum 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 serotinum

Dipcadi serotinum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.

Dipcadi serotinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dipcadi serotinum?

Dipcadi serotinum

What is the natural habitat of Dipcadi serotinum?

Dipcadi serotinum is found in rocky hillsides and grasslands in the Mediterranean region.

What are the characteristics of Dipcadi serotinum?

Dipcadi serotinum 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-304368: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Kasimir Medikus (1736-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medik.' in the authors string.