Squill

Scilla odorata

Scilla odorata is an asparagus plant species was described by Heinrich Friedrich Link. Scilla odorata is included in the genus Scilla, and the family of asparagus plants. No subspecies are listed in the Catalogue of Life. This plant is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula where it occurs mainly along the west coast of Portugal (The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 2010). Its area of occupancy in Portugal is 1,600 km² and the species has been reported to be in expansion (Commission of the European Communities 2009). The species was reported from Andalucia in Spain but has not been found there for several years. It was recently reported from Extremadura (S. Talavera pers. comm. 2011).
Scilla odorata Asparagaceae Discussed in a portuguese wild plants group, and identified as Scilla odorata. It has a natural external resemblance to Hyacinthoides, but differs from this Genre because it has only one bract per flower. http://www.flora-on.pt/#/05I_0 Asparagaceae,Scilla odorata,Squill,habitats directive,plant,plants,scilla,wild flowers

Appearance

Perennial, bulbous, glabrous herbs.

Naming

Scilla odorata is an asparagus plant species was described by Heinrich Friedrich Link. Scilla odorata is included in the genus Scilla, and the family of asparagus plants. [2] [3] No subspecies are listed in the Catalogue of Life

Distribution

Portugal (Portugal (mainland)); Spain (Spain (mainland))

Status

This taxon is listed on Annex IV of the Habitat Directive and under Appendix I of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (Bern Convention).

Information on the population size and trend is needed for this species.

Habitat

This species occurs in sandy areas close to the coast, preferebly where there is certain humidity and low sunlight intensity. It occurs in habitats such as scrublands and coastal dune woods. It grows in the following Habitats Directive listed habitats (Commission of the European Communities 2009):
2260 Cisto-Lavenduletalia dune sclerophyllous scrubs
2270 Wooded dunes with Pinus pinea and/or Pinus pinaster

Cultural

In Portugal, main threats to the species are urbanisation, roads, pollution, golf courses and trampling (Commission of the European Communities 2009).

References:

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusScilla
SpeciesScilla odorata
Photographed in
Portugal