Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
namibensis
ID:
766823

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oberm.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
wcs

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 40: 125. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766156

Common Names

  • Namibensis Squill
  • Drimia Namibensis
  • Drimia Intricata

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Description

Drimia namibensis (also called Namibian Squill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Namibia, where it grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Drimia namibensis 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 namibensis 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 namibensis can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Drimia namibensis

Drimia namibensis is native to South Africa.

Drimia namibensis FAQ

What is the light requirement of Drimia namibensis?

Drimia namibensis prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the water requirement of Drimia namibensis?

Drimia namibensis should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

What is the temperature requirement of Drimia namibensis?

Drimia namibensis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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-305024: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.