Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) S.Venter & T.J.Edwards
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 33: 50 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679510
Common Names
- Galpin's Ledebouria
- Galpin's Squill
- Galpin's Onion
Synonyms
- Scilla galpinii Baker [unknown]
Description
Ledebouria galpinii (also called Galpin's squill, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single flowering stem. The flowers are white and have four petals. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ledebouria galpinii has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ledebouria galpinii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ledebouria galpinii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring.
Where to Find Ledebouria galpinii
Ledebouria galpinii can be found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Ledebouria galpinii FAQ
What are the common names of Ledebouria galpinii?
Galpin's Squill
What is the habitat of Ledebouria galpinii?
Dry grassland, woodland clearings, and rocky slopes
What is the flowering season of Ledebouria galpinii?
June to August
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,