Status:
valid
Authors:
(van der Merwe) S.Venter
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Herbertia 62: 94 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913084
Common Names
- Ledebouria
- Asperifolia
- Squill
Description
Ledebouria asperifolia (also called 'Rough-leaved Squill', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves with small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ledebouria asperifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ledebouria asperifolia has white flowers with yellow and orange markings. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ledebouria asperifolia can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and a sunny position. It is frost-tender and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Ledebouria asperifolia
Ledebouria asperifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape Province.
Ledebouria asperifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ledebouria asperifolia?
Ledebouria asperifolia
What is the natural habitat of Ledebouria asperifolia?
Grasslands and meadows
What is the average height of Ledebouria asperifolia?
0.5-1 meter
Species in the Ledebouria genus
Ledebouria sandersonii,
Ledebouria galpinii,
Ledebouria ensifolia,
Ledebouria floribunda,
Ledebouria cooperi,
Ledebouria concolor,
Ledebouria inquinata,
Ledebouria luteola,
Ledebouria apertiflora,
Ledebouria viscosa,
Ledebouria hypoxidioides,
Ledebouria undulata,
Ledebouria socialis,
Ledebouria scabrida,
Ledebouria revoluta,
Ledebouria ovatifolia,
Ledebouria ovalifolia,
Ledebouria marginata,
Ledebouria parvifolia,
Ledebouria crispa,
Ledebouria macowanii,
Ledebouria urceolata,
Ledebouria dolomiticola,
Ledebouria atrobrunnea,
Ledebouria grandifolia,
Ledebouria zambesiaca,
Ledebouria maesta,
Ledebouria camerooniana,
Ledebouria somaliensis,
Ledebouria lilacina,
Ledebouria cordifolia,
Ledebouria edulis,
Ledebouria kirkii,
Ledebouria nossibeensis,
Ledebouria insularis,
Ledebouria cremnophila,
Ledebouria sudanica,
Ledebouria venteri,
Ledebouria mokobulanensis,
Ledebouria asperifolia,
Ledebouria confusa,
Ledebouria coriacea,
Ledebouria glauca,
Ledebouria lepida,
Ledebouria leptophylla,
Ledebouria minima,
Ledebouria monophylla,
Ledebouria papillata,
Ledebouria pardalota,
Ledebouria pustulata,
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,