Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
engleri
ID:
736938

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Durand & Schinz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 391 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736271



Common Names

  • Engler's Squill
  • Engleri Squill
  • Engler Squill


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Description

Scilla engleri (also called Engler's Squill, among many other common names) is a species of bulbous perennial native to Africa. It is a small, evergreen, bulbous perennial growing to 15 cm tall. It has a single, erect, hairy leaf and a single blue flower. It is found in the mountains of Africa, growing in rocky soils in grassland and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Scilla engleri is an attractive ornamental plant with bright blue flowers. It is often used in gardens and flower beds to add a splash of color. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scilla engleri 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 engleri, commonly known as Engler's Squill, is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has blue, star-shaped flowers and can reach heights of up to 10 inches. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by dividing the bulbs in the spring. The bulbs should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Scilla engleri

Scilla engleri is native to parts of Africa.

Scilla engleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scilla engleri?

Scilla engleri

What type of plant is Scilla engleri?

Perennial herbaceous bulbous plant

Where is Scilla engleri native to?

Algeria and Tunisia

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-287188: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.