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Portuguese squill (Scilla peruviana)

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Description
English: Name/Scientific classification
  • Also known as:
  • Cuban lily
  • Peruvian squill
  • Peruvian jacinthl

Binomial name: Scilla peruviana

Portuguese squill (Scilla peruviana) is a herbaceous perennial plant with bulbs that grow best in warm and dry areas. It resembles a hyacinth and has slender straplike leaves and small clusters of violet-blue or blue-striped flowers. Native to the western Mediterranean, this species is often planted in the garden because of its striking blue flowers. It prefers sandy and well-drained soil, and its bulbs should be planted on or under the soil surface. The characterization peruviana means "from Peru", but strictly it is a species of the Western Mediterranean.

Characteristics
Plant Type Herb
Lifespan. Perennial
Bloom Time. Spring, summer
Flower Color Blue, Purple, White

Scientific classifications
Genus Scilla - Squills
Family. Asparagaceae - Asparagus
Order. Asparagales - Asparagus and allies, Agaves, orchids, irises, and allies
Class. Liliopsida - Monocotyledons, Monocots
Phylum. Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes

Pests and Diseases
Stem and bulb eelworm, slugs

Conditions Requirement
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade

Soil
Sand, chalky, loam, well-drained, slightly acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline

Water

Average water needs, water regularly but do not let the water accumulate

 Question What is Portuguese squill good for?
 Info Portuguese squill is used to treat lung diseases, as a diuretic, and to induce vomiing.

日本語: ポルトガルのカイソウ(Scilla peruviana)は、暖かく乾燥した地域で最もよく育つ球根を持つ草本の多年生植物です。 地中海西部に自生するこの種は、その印象的な青い花のために庭に植えられることがよくあります。 それは砂質で水はけの良い土壌を好み、その球根は土壌表面の上または下に植えられるべきです。
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Author Dandy1022
 
This photo was taken with Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
Wikispecies Wikispecies has an entry on: Scilla peruviana.
Object location35° 29′ 55.1″ N, 139° 40′ 33.9″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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