Ledebouria insularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
797080
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.G.Mill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Ethnofl. Soqotra Archipelago : 724 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796413
Common Names
- Ledebouria insularis
- Insular Ledebouria
- Insular Ledebouria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ledebouria insularis (also called island squill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the asparagus family, Asparagaceae. It is native to the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius and Réunion. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often in rocky or sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ledebouria insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ledebouria insularis are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ledebouria insularis is a small perennial succulent native to South Africa. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Ledebouria insularis
Ledebouria insularis is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the dry woodlands of the region.
Ledebouria insularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ledebouria insularis?
Ledebouria insularis
What type of plant is Ledebouria insularis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Hyacinthaceae.
Where is Ledebouria insularis found?
It is found in the Seychelles.
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-334947: Based on the initial data import
Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.