Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hypoxidioides
ID:
687474

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schönland) Jessop

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 36: 263 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686807



Common Names

  • Ledebouria hypoxidioides
  • Hypoxidioides Squill
  • Hypoxidioides Ledebouria


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Synonyms

  • Scilla hypoxidioides Schönland [unknown]

Description

Ledebouria hypoxidioides (also called African Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hyacinthaceae family, native to South Africa. It grows in grassland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ledebouria hypoxidioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ledebouria hypoxidioides has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ledebouria hypoxidioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in the fall.

Where to Find Ledebouria hypoxidioides

Ledebouria hypoxidioides can be found in South Africa.

Ledebouria hypoxidioides FAQ

What are the common names for Ledebouria hypoxidioides?

Ledebouria hypoxidioides is commonly known as Hypoxidioides Squill.

What is the natural habitat of Ledebouria hypoxidioides?

Ledebouria hypoxidioides is native to South Africa.

What are the medicinal properties of Ledebouria hypoxidioides?

Ledebouria hypoxidioides is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-280865: Based on the initial data import
Selmar Schonland (1860-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönland' in the authors string.
John Peter Jessop (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessop' in the authors string.