Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vardaria
ID:
1323131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yildirim & Gemici

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 91: 51 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335585



Common Names

  • Vardar Scilla
  • Vardar Squill
  • Vardar Squill Flower


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Description

Scilla vardaria (also called Vardar scilla, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has delicate, finely divided foliage and small, nodding blue flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in woodland gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Scilla vardaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scilla vardaria is a small, white, tubular corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are short, with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scilla vardaria is a bulbous plant that is best propagated by division. To propagate, carefully divide a mature clump of plants and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and keep in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Scilla vardaria

Scilla vardaria can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of eastern Europe.

Scilla vardaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scilla vardaria?

Scilla vardaria

What is the family of Scilla vardaria?

Asparagaceae

What is the native range of Scilla vardaria?

Turkey

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

Yusuf Gemici (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gemici' in the authors string.
Hasan Yıldırım: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yildirim' in the authors string.