Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
undulata
ID:
687506

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq. ex Willd.) Jessop

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 36: 258 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686839



Common Names

  • African Hyacinth
  • Wood Hyacinth
  • Spotted Squill


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Synonyms

  • Scilla rautanenii Schinz [unknown]
  • Scilla undulata (Jacq. ex Willd.) Baker [illegitimate]
  • Scilla undulatifolia Poelln. [unknown]
  • Drimiopsis engleri K.Krause [unknown]
  • Drimiopsis papillosa Dinter [unknown]
  • Epimenidion undulatum (Jacq. ex Willd.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Drimia undulata Jacq. [unknown]

Description

Ledebouria undulata (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 undulata 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 undulata 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 undulata is a small, perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from offsets or leaf cuttings. To propagate from offsets, simply remove a few of the offsets from the mother plant and pot them up in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate from leaf cuttings, cut a few leaves from the mother plant and place them on top of a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a few weeks, new plants will start to form.

Where to Find Ledebouria undulata

Ledebouria undulata can be found in South Africa.

Ledebouria undulata FAQ

What are the common names for Ledebouria undulata?

Ledebouria undulata is commonly known as Undulate Squill.

What is the natural habitat of Ledebouria undulata?

Ledebouria undulata is native to South Africa.

What are the medicinal properties of Ledebouria undulata?

Ledebouria undulata is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

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-280868: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
John Peter Jessop (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessop' in the authors string.