Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
merinoi
ID:
740363

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Ortiz, Rodr.Oubiña & Izco

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 13: 159 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739696



Common Names

  • Scilla Merinoi
  • Merinoi Scilla
  • Merinoi


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Synonyms

  • Tractema merinoi (S.Ortiz, Rodr.Oubiña & Izco) Speta [unknown]

Description

Scilla merinoi (also called 'Merino's Squill', among many other common names) is a small, bulbous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes and meadows, and has small, blue flowers with six petals.

Uses & Benefits

Scilla merinoi is a popular ornamental plant, often used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also known to have medicinal properties, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scilla merinoi is a blue, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scilla merinoi is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Scilla merinoi

Scilla merinoi can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Scilla merinoi FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Scilla merinoi?

Scilla merinoi is native to the Mediterranean region.

What type of soil does Scilla merinoi prefer?

Scilla merinoi prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What type of light does Scilla merinoi need?

Scilla merinoi prefers bright, indirect light.

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-287926: Based on the initial data import
Santiago Ortiz Nuñez (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ortiz' in the authors string.
Juan Rodríguez Oubiña: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodr.Oubiña' in the authors string.
Jesús Izco (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Izco' in the authors string.