Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
somaliensis
ID:
688886

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Stedje & Thulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Hyacinthac.: 12 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688219



Common Names

  • Ledebouria somaliensis
  • Somaliensis Squill
  • Somaliensis Ledebouria


Searching for Ledebouria somaliensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Ledebouria confertiflora (Dammer) U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies [unknown]
  • Scilla somaliensis Baker [unknown]
  • Drimia coleae Baker [unknown]
  • Drimia confertiflora Dammer [unknown]

Description

Ledebouria somaliensis (also called Ledebouria somaliensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Somalia. It grows up to 10 centimeters tall and has a stem diameter of up to 2 centimeters. The leaves are linear to lanceolate, and measure up to 8 centimeters in length. It is found in dry grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Ledebouria somaliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ledebouria somaliensis has small, star-shaped flowers that are usually white or pale pink in color. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

Searching for Ledebouria somaliensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ledebouria somaliensis is a bulbous perennial plant native to Somalia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the bulbs or by seed. Plant the bulbs in the fall, 4-6 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart.

Where to Find Ledebouria somaliensis

Ledebouria somaliensis is native to Somalia. It is found in grasslands and rocky slopes.

Ledebouria somaliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ledebouria somaliensis?

Ledebouria somaliensis

What is the common name of Ledebouria somaliensis?

Somali Ledebouria

What is the natural habitat of Ledebouria somaliensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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-281031: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Brita Stedje (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stedje' in the authors string.