Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
albanica
ID:
735319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turrill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 197 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734652



Common Names

  • Scilla Albanica
  • Albanian Squill
  • Albanian Scilla


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Synonyms

  • Schnarfia albanica (Turrill) Speta [unknown]

Description

Scilla albanica (also called 'Albanian Squill', among many other common names) is an evergreen bulb with blue flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scilla albanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scilla albanica has blue flowers with white stripes. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scilla albanica is a bulbous perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and should be planted in the fall. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs in the spring or by seed.

Where to Find Scilla albanica

Scilla albanica can be found in Eastern Europe.

Scilla albanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scilla albanica?

Scilla albanica

What is the common name of Scilla albanica?

Albanian squill

Where is Scilla albanica native to?

Albania

Species in the Scilla genus

Scilla amoena, Scilla antunesii, Scilla arenaria, Scilla africana, Scilla albanica, Scilla achtenii, Scilla cilicica, Scilla ciliata, Scilla chlorantha, Scilla begoniifolia, Scilla bussei, Scilla congesta, Scilla cretica, Scilla dualaensis, Scilla engleri, Scilla pleiophylla, Scilla reuteri, Scilla voethorum, Scilla subnivalis, Scilla cydonia, Scilla merinoi, Scilla buekkensis, Scilla dimartinoi, Scilla siberica, Scilla andria, Scilla lucis, Scilla werneri, Scilla welwitschii, Scilla verna, Scilla vindobonensis, Scilla villosa, Scilla mischtschenkoana, Scilla kurdistanica, Scilla latifolia, Scilla laxiflora, Scilla ledieni, Scilla leepii, Scilla jaegeri, Scilla libanotica, Scilla katendensis, Scilla kladnii, Scilla madeirensis, Scilla melaina, Scilla mesopotamica, Scilla messeniaca, Scilla lilio-hyacinthus, Scilla litardierei, Scilla longistylosa, Scilla luciliae, Scilla lochiae,

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,

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