Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Ledebouria

ID: 1136

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Asparagaceae

Family ja: キジカクシ

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Scilloideae

Distribution en:

Description en: Genus of 16 species of semi-evergreen or evergreen, bulbous perennials occurring in seasonally dry, open areas or river valleys in South Africa. They are cultivated for their attractively marked leaves and their racemes of small, bell-or urn-shaped flowers, reminiscent of lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria); the flowers are produced in spring or summer. In areas where temperatures drop below 7°C (45°F), they are best grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow in open sites in a rock or desert garden.

Hardiness en: Half hardy to frost tender.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed under glass in spring or autumn. Remove offsets in spring.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Asparagaceae キジカクシ科 Subfamily Scilloideae Show
PB2 Hyacinthaceae ヒアシンス科 Subfamily Scilloideae Show
PB3 Hyacinthaceae ヒアシンス科 Subfamily Scilloideae Show