Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
766793

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Jessop

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 43: 272 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766126

Common Names

  • Drimia Indica
  • Indica Drimia
  • Drimia Indica

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Description

Drimia indica (also called Indian Squill, among many other common names) is an evergreen bulbous plant with a single stem and a terminal rosette of linear leaves. It is native to India and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Drimia indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Drimia indica is white and star-shaped with 6 petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and long with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drimia indica can be propagated from seed or by division. It should be grown in well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be fertilized regularly and watered when the soil is dry. It is also important to protect it from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Drimia indica

Drimia indica is native to South Africa.

Drimia indica FAQ

What is the common name of Drimia indica?

Indica Drimia

What type of soil is best for Drimia indica?

Well-draining, loamy soil

How much light does Drimia indica need?

Bright, indirect light

Species in the Drimia genus

Drimia albiflora, Drimia altissima, Drimia anomala, Drimia arenicola, Drimia brachystachys, Drimia calcarata, Drimia capensis, Drimia ciliata, Drimia congesta, Drimia convallarioides, Drimia cyanelloides, Drimia delagoensis, Drimia dregei, Drimia elata, Drimia exigua, Drimia exuviata, Drimia fasciata, Drimia fragrans, Drimia fugax, Drimia glaucescens, Drimia haworthioides, Drimia hesperantha, Drimia hockii, Drimia hyacinthoides, Drimia indica, Drimia intricata, Drimia involuta, Drimia karooica, Drimia kniphofioides, Drimia laxiflora, Drimia ledermannii, Drimia macrantha, Drimia macrocentra, Drimia maritima, Drimia multifolia, Drimia multisetosa, Drimia nagarjunae, Drimia namibensis, Drimia nana, Drimia noctiflora, Drimia ollivieri, Drimia platyphylla, Drimia polyantha, Drimia porphyrantha, Drimia razii, Drimia rupicola, Drimia salteri, Drimia sanguinea, Drimia sclerophylla, Drimia secunda,

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-304999: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
John Peter Jessop (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessop' in the authors string.