Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
687561

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrad.) Jessop

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 36: 246 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686894



Common Names

  • Ovalifolia Squill
  • Wood Hyacinth
  • Spotted Squill


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Synonyms

  • Lachenalia reflexa Andrews [illegitimate]
  • Scilla doratophylla C.A.Sm. [unknown]
  • Scilla lanceolata (Schrad.) Baker [illegitimate]
  • Scilla genadendalensis Poelln. [unknown]
  • Scilla ovalifolia (Schrad.) C.A.Sm. [unknown]
  • Drimia gawleri Schrad. [unknown]
  • Drimia lanceolata Schrad. [unknown]
  • Drimia ovalifolia Schrad. [unknown]

Description

Ledebouria ovalifolia (also called silvery squill, among many other common names) is a species of bulbous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial plant with a rosette of narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ledebouria ovalifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used to make essential oils, perfumes, and incense.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ledebouria ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division is best carried out in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade, smaller clumps can be carefully dug up and divided by hand.

Where to Find Ledebouria ovalifolia

Ledebouria ovalifolia can be found in South Africa.

Ledebouria ovalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ledebouria ovalifolia?

Ledebouria ovalifolia

What is the common name of Ledebouria ovalifolia?

Oval-Leaved Squill

What is the natural habitat of Ledebouria ovalifolia?

Grasslands and woodlands

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-280873: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
John Peter Jessop (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessop' in the authors string.