Status:
valid
Authors:
Adams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Sci. Imp. Petrop. Hist. Acad. 14: 164 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715266
Common Names
- Puschkinia scilloides
- Striped Squill
- Striped Star-of-Bethlehem
Description
Puschkinia scilloides (also called Striped Squill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is a bulbous perennial plant that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus, and is found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Puschkinia scilloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Puschkinia scilloides is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round, flattened, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Puschkinia scilloides is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Puschkinia scilloides
Puschkinia scilloides is native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East.
Puschkinia scilloides FAQ
What is the common name of Puschkinia scilloides?
Striped Squill
What is the natural habitat of Puschkinia scilloides?
Woodlands and forests
What is the growth rate of Puschkinia scilloides?
Moderate
Species in the Puschkinia genus
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,