Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
erythraeum
ID:
766067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb & Berthel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 3): 341 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765400

Common Names

  • Erythraeum Dipcadi
  • Dipcadi Erythraeum
  • Erythraeum Dipcadi

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Description

Dipcadi erythraeum (also called Erythraean Squill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dipcadi erythraeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a low-maintenance groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dipcadi erythraeum is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dipcadi erythraeum can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Dipcadi erythraeum

Dipcadi erythraeum can be found in parts of Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Sudan.

Dipcadi erythraeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dipcadi erythraeum?

Dipcadi erythraeum

What is the common name of Dipcadi erythraeum?

Dipcadi

What is the family of Dipcadi erythraeum?

Asparagaceae

Species in the Dipcadi genus

Dipcadi bakerianum, Dipcadi balfourii, Dipcadi biflorum, Dipcadi brevifolium, Dipcadi ciliare, Dipcadi clarkeanum, Dipcadi concanense, Dipcadi cowanii, Dipcadi crispum, Dipcadi dekindtianum, Dipcadi erythraeum, Dipcadi fesoghlense, Dipcadi garuense, Dipcadi glaucum, Dipcadi gracillimum, Dipcadi guichardii, Dipcadi heterocuspe, Dipcadi ledermannii, Dipcadi longifolium, Dipcadi maharashtrense, Dipcadi marlothii, Dipcadi mechowii, Dipcadi minor, Dipcadi montanum, Dipcadi ndelleense, Dipcadi oxylobum, Dipcadi panousei, Dipcadi papillatum, Dipcadi platyphyllum, Dipcadi reidii, Dipcadi rigidifolium, Dipcadi saxorum, Dipcadi serotinum, Dipcadi susianum, Dipcadi thollonianum, Dipcadi turkestanicum, Dipcadi ursulae, Dipcadi vaginatum, Dipcadi viride, Dipcadi welwitschii, Dipcadi kuriensis, Dipcadi goaense, Dipcadi gourmaense,

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-304307: Based on the initial data import
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.