Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
caesiomontana
ID:
1330687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hankey & N.Hahn

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 44: 31 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343141



Common Names

  • Ledebouria
  • Caesiomontana Ledebouria
  • Caesiomontana's Ledebouria


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Description

Ledebouria caesiomontana (also called Silver Squill, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with silver-green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ledebouria caesiomontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is ideal for rock gardens, edging, and in containers. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ledebouria caesiomontana has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black, and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ledebouria caesiomontana is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Ledebouria caesiomontana

Ledebouria caesiomontana can be found in South Africa.

Ledebouria caesiomontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ledebouria caesiomontana?

Ledebouria caesiomontana

What type of plant is Ledebouria caesiomontana?

Herb

Where is Ledebouria caesiomontana native to?

South Africa

Species in the Ledebouria genus

Ledebouria sandersonii, Ledebouria galpinii, Ledebouria ensifolia, Ledebouria floribunda, Ledebouria cooperi, Ledebouria concolor, Ledebouria inquinata, Ledebouria luteola, Ledebouria apertiflora, Ledebouria viscosa, Ledebouria hypoxidioides, Ledebouria undulata, Ledebouria socialis, Ledebouria scabrida, Ledebouria revoluta, Ledebouria ovatifolia, Ledebouria ovalifolia, Ledebouria marginata, Ledebouria parvifolia, Ledebouria crispa, Ledebouria macowanii, Ledebouria urceolata, Ledebouria dolomiticola, Ledebouria atrobrunnea, Ledebouria grandifolia, Ledebouria zambesiaca, Ledebouria maesta, Ledebouria camerooniana, Ledebouria somaliensis, Ledebouria lilacina, Ledebouria cordifolia, Ledebouria edulis, Ledebouria kirkii, Ledebouria nossibeensis, Ledebouria insularis, Ledebouria cremnophila, Ledebouria sudanica, Ledebouria venteri, Ledebouria mokobulanensis, Ledebouria asperifolia, Ledebouria confusa, Ledebouria coriacea, Ledebouria glauca, Ledebouria lepida, Ledebouria leptophylla, Ledebouria minima, Ledebouria monophylla, Ledebouria papillata, Ledebouria pardalota, Ledebouria pustulata,

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

Norbert Hahn (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hahn' in the authors string.
Andrew John Hankey (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hankey' in the authors string.