Ledebouria sudanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sudanica
ID:
809621
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Chev.) Burg
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Fl. Analyt. Bénin : 137 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808955
Common Names
- Ledebouria sudanica
- Sudanese Squill
- Sudanese Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ledebouria sudanica (also called Sudan Squill, among many other common names) is a small bulbous plant native to Sudan. It has a single, thin, erect stem with several, small, ovate leaves. The flowers are white with a yellow lip. It grows in dry, rocky grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ledebouria sudanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators and has a long flowering season.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ledebouria sudanica is a small, white and fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black and round seed. The seedling is a small, green and oval-shaped plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ledebouria sudanica can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in well-drained, humus-rich soil in a shady spot. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be kept dry in winter. It can also be grown in pots.
Where to Find Ledebouria sudanica
Ledebouria sudanica can be found in Sudan and other parts of Africa.
Ledebouria sudanica FAQ
What is the optimal soil pH for Ledebouria sudanica?
The optimal soil pH for Ledebouria sudanica is 6.0-7.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Ledebouria sudanica?
The optimal temperature for Ledebouria sudanica is between 15-25°C.
What is the optimal light intensity for Ledebouria sudanica?
The optimal light intensity for Ledebouria sudanica is bright, indirect light.
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-347195: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
W.J. van der Burg (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burg' in the authors string.