Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
742359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741692



Common Names

  • Broad-leaved Scilla
  • Broad-leaved Scill
  • Broad-leaved Scil


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Description

Scilla platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Squill, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species native to the Mediterranean. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in temperate and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scilla platyphylla is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scilla platyphylla has small, blue flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scilla platyphylla is a perennial bulbous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the bulbs or by seed. The bulbs should be planted in the fall and will bloom in early spring.

Where to Find Scilla platyphylla

Scilla platyphylla is native to the Mediterranean.

Scilla platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scilla platyphylla?

Scilla platyphylla

What type of plant is Scilla platyphylla?

Herb

Where is Scilla platyphylla found?

South America

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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