Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
glaucophylla
ID:
1335118

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bacch., Brullo, D'Emerico, Pontec. & Salmeri) Raus

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 46: 424 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347572



Common Names

  • Drimia glaucophylla
  • Glaucophylla Drimia
  • Glaucophylla Squill


Searching for Drimia glaucophylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Drimia glaucophylla (also called Glaucophylla, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist montane forests and grasslands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Drimia glaucophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drimia glaucophylla has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

Searching for Drimia glaucophylla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Drimia glaucophylla can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Drimia glaucophylla

Drimia glaucophylla is native to the Malaysian Peninsula and is found in the states of Perak, Pahang, and Selangor.

Drimia glaucophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drimia glaucophylla?

Drimia glaucophylla

What is the common name of Drimia glaucophylla?

Blue-leaved squill

What is the natural habitat of Drimia glaucophylla?

Grassy slopes

Species in the Drimia genus

Drimia albiflora, Drimia altissima, Drimia anomala, Drimia arenicola, Drimia brachystachys, Drimia calcarata, Drimia capensis, Drimia ciliata, Drimia congesta, Drimia convallarioides, Drimia cyanelloides, Drimia delagoensis, Drimia dregei, Drimia elata, Drimia exigua, Drimia exuviata, Drimia fasciata, Drimia fragrans, Drimia fugax, Drimia glaucescens, Drimia haworthioides, Drimia hesperantha, Drimia hockii, Drimia hyacinthoides, Drimia indica, Drimia intricata, Drimia involuta, Drimia karooica, Drimia kniphofioides, Drimia laxiflora, Drimia ledermannii, Drimia macrantha, Drimia macrocentra, Drimia maritima, Drimia multifolia, Drimia multisetosa, Drimia nagarjunae, Drimia namibensis, Drimia nana, Drimia noctiflora, Drimia ollivieri, Drimia platyphylla, Drimia polyantha, Drimia porphyrantha, Drimia razii, Drimia rupicola, Drimia salteri, Drimia sanguinea, Drimia sclerophylla, Drimia secunda,

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

Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Cristina Salmeri (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salmeri' in the authors string.
Gianluigi Bacchetta (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacch.' in the authors string.
Saverio D'Emerico (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D'Emerico' in the authors string.
Thomas Raus (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raus' in the authors string.
C. Pontecorvo (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pontec.' in the authors string.