Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
marginata
ID:
687572

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Jessop

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 36: 260 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686905



Common Names

  • Ledebouria marginata
  • Marginata Ledebouria
  • Giant Fennel


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Synonyms

  • Scilla marginata Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla neglecta van der Merwe [unknown]

Description

Ledebouria marginata (also called Margined Squill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is an herbaceous perennial, with a maximum height of up to 0.5 m. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often growing in large clumps.

Uses & Benefits

Ledebouria marginata is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ledebouria marginata has small white flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ledebouria marginata is a perennial herb that grows up to 15 cm tall. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they become established.

Where to Find Ledebouria marginata

Ledebouria marginata can be found in South Africa, growing in grassland and rocky outcrops.

Ledebouria marginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ledebouria marginata?

Ledebouria marginata

What is the common name of Ledebouria marginata?

Margin-Leaved Squill

What is the natural habitat of Ledebouria marginata?

Grasslands of 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-280874: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
John Peter Jessop (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessop' in the authors string.