Ledebouria ovatifolia explained
Ledebouria ovatifolia, the flat-leaved African hyacinth (not to be confused with Ledebouria ovalifolia), is a widespread species of bulbous flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to South Africa and Lesotho.[1] With its highly variable spotted leaves and attractive flowers, it is popular with succulent enthusiasts, although it is not, strictly speaking, a succulent.[2]
Subtaxa
The following subspecies are accepted:[1]
- Ledebouria ovatifolia subsp. ovatifolia
- Ledebouria ovatifolia subsp. scabrida N.R.Crouch & T.J.Edwards – KwaZulu-Natal
Notes and References
- Web site: Ledebouria ovatifolia (Baker) Jessop . . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 10 August 2021 .
- Web site: Ledebouria ovatifolia (Flat-leaved African Hyacinth) . . 2021 . Succulentopedia . World of Succulents . 10 August 2021 .