Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ovatifolia
ID:
687550

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Jessop

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 36: 262 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686883



Common Names

  • Silver Squill
  • Wood Hyacinth
  • Spotted Squill


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Synonyms

  • Scilla albomarginata van der Merwe [unknown]
  • Scilla climacocarpha C.A.Sm. [unknown]
  • Scilla ovatifolia Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla lanceifolia ovatifolia (Baker) Baker [unknown]
  • Scilla climatocarpha C.A.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Ledebouria ovatifolia (also called Silver Squill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a thick, woody rootstock and a stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ledebouria ovatifolia sub. ovatifolia
Ledebouria ovatifolia sub. scabrida N.R.Crouch & T.J.Edwards

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ledebouria ovatifolia 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 ovatifolia 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 ovatifolia

Ledebouria ovatifolia is native to South Africa, and can be found in the grasslands and savannas of this region.

Ledebouria ovatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ledebouria ovatifolia?

Ledebouria ovatifolia

What is the common name of Ledebouria ovatifolia?

Oval-Leaved Squill

What is the natural habitat of Ledebouria ovatifolia?

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-280872: 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.