Dipcadi welwitschii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
766161
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 11: 400 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765494
Common Names
- Dipcadi Welwitschii
- Welwitsch's Squill
- Welwitsch's Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dipcadi welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa and Namibia. It is found in dry grassland, rocky slopes and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dipcadi welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dipcadi welwitschii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dipcadi welwitschii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Dipcadi welwitschii
Dipcadi welwitschii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.
Dipcadi welwitschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dipcadi welwitschii?
Dipcadi welwitschii
What is the common name of Dipcadi welwitschii?
Dipcadi
What is the family of Dipcadi welwitschii?
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-304393: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.