Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macowanii
ID:
687766

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) S.Venter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 28: 181 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687099



Common Names

  • Ledebouria macowanii
  • Macowan's Squill
  • Macowan's Ledebouria


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Synonyms

  • Scilla macowanii Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla nelsonii Baker [unknown]

Description

Ledebouria macowanii (also called the Macowan's Squill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hyacinthaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Ledebouria macowanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ledebouria macowanii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ledebouria macowanii is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into smaller clumps and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The divisions should be kept moist until they have established.

Where to Find Ledebouria macowanii

Ledebouria macowanii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South Africa.

Ledebouria macowanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ledebouria macowanii?

Ledebouria macowanii

What type of plant is Ledebouria macowanii?

Bulb

What is the natural habitat of Ledebouria macowanii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-280927: Based on the initial data import
Fanie Venter (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Venter' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.