Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
textilis
ID:
742082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 30: 427 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741415



Common Names

  • Textile Squill
  • Textilis Squill
  • Textile Scilla


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Description

Scilla textilis (also called Spanish Squill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides. It has a basal rosette of narrow, pointed leaves and produces a cluster of star-shaped blue flowers in spring.

Uses & Benefits

Scilla textilis 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 textilis has star-shaped, light 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 textilis is a perennial bulb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into sections with at least two bulbs each. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be planted in moist soil and kept warm. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Scilla textilis

Scilla textilis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Scilla textilis FAQ

What is the common name of Scilla textilis?

Textile Squill

What is the natural habitat of Scilla textilis?

Scilla textilis is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the flower color of Scilla textilis?

The flowers of Scilla textilis 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,

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