Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
schweinfurthii
ID:
741933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 475 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741266



Common Names

  • Schweinfurth's Squill
  • Schweinfurthii Squill
  • Schweinfurth's Scilla


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Description

Scilla schweinfurthii (also called 'Schweinfurth's Squill', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and bears clusters of star-shaped, deep blue flowers in spring. It grows in sunny, well-drained soils and is often found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scilla schweinfurthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a herbal tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scilla schweinfurthii has star-shaped, dark blue flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scilla schweinfurthii 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 schweinfurthii

Scilla schweinfurthii can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Scilla schweinfurthii FAQ

What is the common name of Scilla schweinfurthii?

Schweinfurth's Squill

What is the natural habitat of Scilla schweinfurthii?

Scilla schweinfurthii is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the flower color of Scilla schweinfurthii?

The flowers of Scilla schweinfurthii are usually white or pale blue.

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-288718: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.