SPECIMEN / ASPARAGACEAE
Ledebouria asperifolia
African Hyacinth
Origin to be documented
GENUS OVERVIEW / Ledebouria
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 Madagascar and Africa (except North Africa), but a few are from India, Sri Lanka or the Arabian Peninsula. The genus name of Ledebouria is in honour of Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786–1851), a German-Estonian botanist. It was first described and published in Nov. Pl. Sp. on page 194 in 1821.
This source describes the genus, not this particular species or selection. Species-specific characteristics and growing requirements are not confirmed.
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- Asparagaceae
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