Ledebouria occur in all parts of South Africa, about 60 species make up this genus. Popular for their variable, beautifully spotted or striped leaves, but at a closer look also produce intricately beautiful flowers. They are tough and easy to grow, doing best in pots with a well-drained compost-rich medium.
Name |
Lebebouria cooperi |
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Common name |
Cooper's squill |
African name |
icukudwane (z) |
D/E |
deciduous |
Rainfall |
summer |
Height |
20cm |
Light requirements |
ss |
Flowers |
October |
Medicinal uses |
Used in traditional medicine to ease pregnancy and treat internal ailments in cattle.
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Name |
Ledebouria revoluta |
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Common name |
Common ledebouria |
African name |
ubuhlunu (x) |
D/E |
deciduous |
Rainfall |
summer |
Height |
15cm |
Light requirements |
ss |
Flowers |
November |
Medicinal uses |
Used traditionally to treat skin irritations, wounds, lumbago and gall sicknesses in animals.
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