Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
glauca
ID:
913753

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Venter

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 62: 114 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913088

Common Names

  • Ledebouria
  • Glauca
  • Squill

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Description

Ledebouria glauca (also called Glaucous Squill, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It has a rosette of fleshy, grey-green leaves with white spots and small, white flowers. It grows in grassland, scrub, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ledebouria glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ledebouria glauca has white or pinkish flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ledebouria glauca 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 glauca

Ledebouria glauca is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape Province.

Ledebouria glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ledebouria glauca?

Ledebouria glauca

What is the natural habitat of Ledebouria glauca?

Grasslands and meadows

What is the average height of Ledebouria glauca?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-458060: Based on the initial data import
Fanie Venter (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Venter' in the authors string.