Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lucis
ID:
740544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 31: 29 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739877



Common Names

  • Lucis Squill
  • Squill
  • Scilla lucis


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Description

Scilla lucis (also called Light Squill, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, star-shaped blue flowers. It is found in meadows, woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Scilla lucis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with moist soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scilla lucis is a star-shaped, blue flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule containing several small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and two opposite, oval-shaped true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scilla lucis is a hardy, clump-forming perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it will spread rapidly and can be divided to create new plants.

Where to Find Scilla lucis

Scilla lucis is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in rocky areas and grasslands.

Scilla lucis FAQ

What are the common names of Scilla lucis?

Scilla lucis is commonly known as light-blue squill.

What is the native range of Scilla lucis?

Scilla lucis is native to Italy.

What is the growth habit of Scilla lucis?

Scilla lucis is a perennial bulbous plant.

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-287998: Based on the initial data import
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.