Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rietrivierensis
ID:
1317879

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.M.Cumming

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 87: 240 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330333



Common Names

  • Ledebouria Rietrivierensis
  • Rietrivierens Squill
  • Rietrivierens Ledebouria


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Description

Ledebouria rietrivierensis (also called 'Rietrivierensis Ledebouria', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ledebouria rietrivierensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ledebouria rietrivierensis has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ledebouria rietrivierensis is a perennial bulbous plant native to South Africa. It is best grown in a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Ledebouria rietrivierensis

Ledebouria rietrivierensis is endemic to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

Ledebouria rietrivierensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ledebouria rietrivierensis?

Ledebouria rietrivierensis

What is the family of Ledebouria rietrivierensis?

Hyacinthaceae

What is the native range of Ledebouria rietrivierensis?

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

David M. Cumming (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Cumming' in the authors string.