Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
687171

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Losinsk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 4: 410 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686504



Common Names

  • Longipes Leopoldia
  • Longipes Leopoldia
  • Longipes Leopoldia


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Synonyms

  • Muscari longipes Boiss. [unknown]
  • Bellevalia longipes (Boiss.) Bornm. [illegitimate]

Description

Leopoldia longipes (also called long-stalked onion, among many other common names) is a species of bulbous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial plant with a rosette of narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leopoldia longipes is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leopoldia longipes sub. negevensis Feinbrun & Danin
Leopoldia longipes sub. longipes

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leopoldia longipes is yellow and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and black. The seedling has a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leopoldia longipes can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in autumn. Division in spring or autumn is also possible.

Where to Find Leopoldia longipes

Leopoldia longipes can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Leopoldia longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leopoldia longipes?

Leopoldia longipes

What is the common name of Leopoldia longipes?

Long-stalked Leopoldia

What is the native range of Leopoldia longipes?

India, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia

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-280837: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Agniya Losina-Losinskaja (1903-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Losinsk.' in the authors string.