Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Speta
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 38: 105 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688208
Common Names
- Ledebouria camerooniana
- Camerooniana Squill
- Camerooniana Ledebouria
Synonyms
- Scilla camerooniana Baker [unknown]
- Scilla dybowskii Hua [unknown]
Description
Ledebouria camerooniana (also called Ledebouria camerooniana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Cameroon. It grows up to 10 centimeters tall and has a stem diameter of up to 2 centimeters. The leaves are linear to lanceolate, and measure up to 8 centimeters in length. It is found in dry grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Ledebouria camerooniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ledebouria camerooniana has small, white flowers that are found in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ledebouria camerooniana is a bulbous perennial plant native to Cameroon. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the bulbs or by seed. Plant the bulbs in the fall, 4-6 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart.
Where to Find Ledebouria camerooniana
Ledebouria camerooniana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Ledebouria camerooniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ledebouria camerooniana?
Ledebouria camerooniana
What is the common name of Ledebouria camerooniana?
Cameroon Ledebouria
What is the natural habitat of Ledebouria camerooniana?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
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,