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Ledebouria

Ledebouria
Ledebouria socialis2.jpg
Silver Squill, Ledebouria socialis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Scilloideae
Subtribe: Massoniinae
Genus: Ledebouria
Synonyms
  • Eratobotrys Fenzl ex Endl.
  • Xeodolon Salisb.

Ledebouria is a genus of African bulbous perennial herbs in the Asparagus family, Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae. Most members were previously part of the genus Scilla. A number of species are grown by cacti and succulent enthusiasts for their patterned leaves.

Most of the species are native to Africa or Madagascar, but a few are from India, Sri Lanka or the Arabian Peninsula.


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