Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
766839

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blatt. & McCann) Stearn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Goulandris 4: 209 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766172

Common Names

  • Polyantha Squill
  • Drimia Polyantha
  • Drimia Intricata

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Description

Drimia polyantha (also called Many-flowered Squill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa and Namibia, where it grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Drimia polyantha 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

The flower of Drimia polyantha is a white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and long with a dark green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drimia polyantha 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 polyantha

Drimia polyantha can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Canary Islands, and in North Africa.

Drimia polyantha FAQ

What are the common names of Drimia polyantha?

African Squill, White Squill

What are the growing requirements of Drimia polyantha?

Drimia polyantha prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

What are the uses of Drimia polyantha?

Drimia polyantha is used as an ornamental plant and is also used medicinally.

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-305039: Based on the initial data import
Ethelbert Blatter (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blatt.' in the authors string.
William T. Stearn (1911-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stearn' in the authors string.
Charles McCann (1899-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McCann' in the authors string.