Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ciliolata
ID:
918576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pomel) Rumsey

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 79 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917911



Common Names

  • Ciliolata Vygie
  • Hyacinthoides Vygie
  • Wild Vygie


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Description

Hyacinthoides ciliolata (also called Ciliate Hyacinthoides, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hyacinthoides ciliolata is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a drought-tolerant plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hyacinthoides ciliolata has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyacinthoides ciliolata is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial that grows in tufts of upright, linear, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of clumps in spring or by seed.

Where to Find Hyacinthoides ciliolata

Hyacinthoides ciliolata can be found in South Africa.

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-463282: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.
Frederick James Rumsey (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rumsey' in the authors string.