Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
albinerve
ID:
1328314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yildirim & Gemici

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Bagbahçe Bilim Derg. 2: 41 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340768



Common Names

  • Scilla albinerve
  • White-veined Squill
  • White-veined Scilla


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Description

Scilla albinerve (also called White-veined Squill, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the dry regions of the western United States and Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scilla albinerve has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scilla albinerve has small, white, star-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scilla albinerve is a small bulbous plant found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It requires a cool, moist environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a cool, moist environment.

Where to Find Scilla albinerve

Scilla albinerve can be found in the alpine meadows of Turkey.

Scilla albinerve FAQ

What is the common name of Scilla albinerve?

White-nerve squill

What is the natural range of Scilla albinerve?

Turkey

What is the habitat of Scilla albinerve?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

References

Yusuf Gemici (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gemici' in the authors string.
Hasan Yıldırım: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yildirim' in the authors string.