Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
zambesiaca
ID:
688733

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Speta

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 38: 106 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688066

Common Names

  • Ledebouria zambesiaca
  • Zambesian Ledebouria
  • Zambesian Ledebouria Plant

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Description

Ledebouria zambesiaca (also called Zambesian Squill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette-forming habit and can reach up to 20 cm in height. It can be found in rocky soils in open grassland and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Ledebouria zambesiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a container plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomach ailments, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ledebouria zambesiaca has small, white flowers that are found in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ledebouria zambesiaca is an evergreen perennial that can reach up to 12 inches in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps, but can also be done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ledebouria zambesiaca

Ledebouria zambesiaca is native to South Africa. It is found in grasslands and rocky slopes.

Ledebouria zambesiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ledebouria zambesiaca?

Ledebouria zambesiaca

What is the common name of Ledebouria zambesiaca?

Zambesian Ledebouria

What is the natural habitat of Ledebouria zambesiaca?

Grasslands of South 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-281017: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Franz Speta (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speta' in the authors string.