Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
741532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 1: 250 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740865



Common Names

  • Laxiflora Squill
  • Laxiflora Scilla
  • Laxiflora Scilla


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Description

Scilla laxiflora (also called Loose-flowered Squill, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial with narrow, grass-like leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped, blue flowers. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in meadows and grasslands. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, star-shaped, blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scilla laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scilla laxiflora is a small, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black berry. The seedlings are small, light green, and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scilla laxiflora is a perennial bulb native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Scilla laxiflora

Scilla laxiflora can be found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe.

Scilla laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scilla laxiflora?

Scilla laxiflora

What is the common name of Scilla laxiflora?

Sicilian squill

Where is Scilla laxiflora native to?

Southern Europe and North Africa

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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