Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
scabrida
ID:
687529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jessop

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 39: 45 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686862



Common Names

  • Rough Squill
  • Wood Hyacinth
  • Spotted Squill


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Description

Ledebouria scabrida (also called African Hyacinth, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hyacinthaceae family, native to South Africa. It grows in grassland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ledebouria scabrida has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has also been used to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and flatulence.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ledebouria scabrida has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ledebouria scabrida 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 scabrida

Ledebouria scabrida can be found in the mountainous regions of the Middle East and Central Asia.

Ledebouria scabrida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ledebouria scabrida?

Ledebouria scabrida

What is the common name of Ledebouria scabrida?

Rough Squill

What is the natural habitat of Ledebouria scabrida?

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-280870: Based on the initial data import
John Peter Jessop (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessop' in the authors string.