Scilla berthelotii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berthelotii
ID:
741734
Status:
valid
Authors:
Webb & Berthel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 3): 337 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741067
Common Names
- Berthelot's Squill
- Berthelotii Squill
- Berthelot's Scilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scilla berthelotii (also called 'Berthelot's Squill', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Scilla berthelotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a herbal tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scilla berthelotii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The fruits are small, round capsules that contain several seeds. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scilla berthelotii is a bulbous perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs. Plant the bulbs in the fall for spring flowering.
Where to Find Scilla berthelotii
Scilla berthelotii can be found in the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.
Scilla berthelotii FAQ
What is the common name of Scilla berthelotii?
Berthelot's Squill
What is the natural habitat of Scilla berthelotii?
Scilla berthelotii is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the flower color of Scilla berthelotii?
The flowers of Scilla berthelotii are usually white or pale blue.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-288670: Based on the initial data import
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.