Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
maura
ID:
771388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maire) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 60: 557 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770721



Common Names

  • Drimia maura
  • Mauritian Squill
  • Mauritian Drimia


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Description

Drimia maura (also called Maura 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 maura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drimia maura 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 maura is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the bulbs or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and the bulbs should be divided in the fall.

Where to Find Drimia maura

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

Drimia maura FAQ

What is the common name of Drimia maura?

Mauritian Squill

What is the native range of Drimia maura?

Mauritius

What is the growth habit of Drimia maura?

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-309429: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.