Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hesperia
ID:
771385

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Webb & Berthel.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 60: 556 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770718



Common Names

  • Drimia hesperia
  • Hesperian Squill
  • Hesperian Drimia


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Description

Drimia hesperia (also called Western Squill, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, strappy leaves and produces clusters of white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Drimia hesperia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drimia hesperia has small, white flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drimia hesperia is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizome. It prefers a well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is relatively undemanding when it comes to water parameters.

Where to Find Drimia hesperia

Drimia hesperia is native to Africa and can be found in the wild in the continent's savanna areas.

Drimia hesperia FAQ

What is the common name of Drimia hesperia?

Desert Squill

What is the native range of Drimia hesperia?

Southwestern United States and northern Mexico

What is the growth habit of Drimia hesperia?

It is a perennial herb with a bulbous base

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-309426: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.