Ledebouria venteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venteri
ID:
809622
Status:
valid
Authors:
van Jaarsv. & A.E.van Wyk
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Aloe 43: 75 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808956
Common Names
- Ledebouria venteri
- Venter's Squill
- Venter's Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ledebouria venteri (also called Venter's Squill, among many other common names) is a small bulbous plant native to South Africa. It has a single, thin, erect stem with several, small, ovate leaves. The flowers are white with a yellow lip. It grows in dry, rocky grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ledebouria venteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators and has a long flowering season.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ledebouria venteri is a small, white and fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black and round seed. The seedling is a small, green and oval-shaped plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ledebouria venteri can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in well-drained, humus-rich soil in a shady spot. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be kept dry in winter. It can also be grown in pots.
Where to Find Ledebouria venteri
Ledebouria venteri can be found in South Africa.
Ledebouria venteri FAQ
What is the optimal soil pH for Ledebouria venteri?
The optimal soil pH for Ledebouria venteri is 6.0-7.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Ledebouria venteri?
The optimal temperature for Ledebouria venteri is between 15-25°C.
What is the optimal light intensity for Ledebouria venteri?
The optimal light intensity for Ledebouria venteri is bright, indirect light.
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-347196: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.
Abraham Erasmus van Wyk (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.van Wyk' in the authors string.