Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
reuteri
ID:
739672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Naturk. Jahrb. Stadt Linz 25: 58 (1979 publ. 1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739005



Common Names

  • Reuter's Squill
  • Reuter's Scilla
  • Reuter's Squill-lily


Searching for Scilla reuteri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Scilla reuteri (also called Reuter's Squill, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean. It has strap-like leaves and produces star-shaped blue flowers. It typically grows in sandy soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scilla reuteri is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-tumor properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Scilla reuteri has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear-lanceolate leaves.

Searching for Scilla reuteri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Scilla reuteri is a perennial bulbous plant that can be propagated through seeds or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Scilla reuteri

Scilla reuteri is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Scilla reuteri FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Scilla reuteri?

Scilla reuteri is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

What is the flowering period of Scilla reuteri?

Scilla reuteri typically flowers from April to June.

What is the size of Scilla reuteri?

Scilla reuteri typically grows to a height of up to 1 m.

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-287736: Based on the initial data import
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.