Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cilicica
ID:
735832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siehe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 44: 194 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000735165



Common Names

  • Cilician Squill
  • Cilician Scilla
  • Scilla cilicica


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Description

Scilla cilicica (also called 'Cilician Squill' and 'Cilician Squill', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Scilla cilicica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scilla cilicica is a blue or purple star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round and black seed. The seedlings are small and have two or three long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scilla cilicica is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It is found in moist, sandy soils and is tolerant of both full sun and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rhizomes should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Scilla cilicica

Scilla cilicica is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Algeria, and Morocco.

Scilla cilicica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scilla cilicica?

Scilla cilicica

What is the natural habitat of Scilla cilicica?

Grassy woodlands and open forests

What is the flowering period of Scilla cilicica?

Spring and summer

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-287075: Based on the initial data import
Walter Siehe (1859-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siehe' in the authors string.