Ledebouria viscosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
687387
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jessop
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 36: 264 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686720
Common Names
- Ledebouria viscosa
- Viscous Ledebouria
- Viscous Ferula
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Ledebouria viscosa (also called 'Viscous Squill', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in meadows, steppes and slopes. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are pinnate and finely divided. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small and globular.
Uses & Benefits
Ledebouria viscosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ledebouria viscosa has small, star-shaped flowers with white petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with round leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ledebouria viscosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Division in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Ledebouria viscosa
Ledebouria viscosa is native to South Africa, and can be found in the grasslands and savannas of this region.
Ledebouria viscosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ledebouria viscosa?
Ledebouria viscosa
What is the common name of Ledebouria viscosa?
No common name
Where is Ledebouria viscosa found?
It is found in Tajikistan
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-280857: Based on the initial data import
John Peter Jessop (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessop' in the authors string.