PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASPARAGALES / HYACINTHACEAE / SCILLOIDEAE / MASSONIEAE / LEDEBOURIA / OVALIFOLIA
Bulbs 15-25 mm long. Leaves 3-5, 15-35 mm long, 6-11 mm broad, spreading or somewhat erect-spreading, with a distinctly petiole-like base; the sides of the leaf towards the base usually turned up, forming a gutter-like shape, the sides folding in in dried material. Inflorescence 60-90 mm long with a rather lax arrangement of the spreading pedicels. Flowers usually fewer than 20, 'dull red'. From: Jessop, JP. 1970. Studies in the bulbous Liliaceae: 1. Scilla, Schizocarphus and Ledebouria. J. S. African Bot. 36(4): 233-266. [CC BY]
Bulbous geophyte, 7-12 cm. Leaves ascending, soft, lanceolate to ovate, narrowed below, reddish beneath. Flowers in broad racemes, purple or pink and white, pedicels longer than flowers. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Snijman, DA. 2012. Hyacinthaceae: Ledebouria Roth. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 111-112. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
In the east of its range it merges with the smaller forms of L. cooperi. The leaf-form does not always provide adequate grounds for separation, but the laxer inflorescence in L. ovalifolia can generally be regarded as diagnostic. Confusion with L. revoluta is also possible, but the shape of the base of the leaf, the smaller bulb and form of the inflorescence provide characters for separation. From: Jessop, JP. 1970. Studies in the bulbous Liliaceae: 1. Scilla, Schizocarphus and Ledebouria. J. S. African Bot. 36(4): 233-266. [CC BY]
Records suggest a preference for rocky habitats. From: Jessop, JP. 1970. Studies in the bulbous Liliaceae: 1. Scilla, Schizocarphus and Ledebouria. J. S. African Bot. 36(4): 233-266. [CC BY]
Rocky places, often coastal limestone. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Snijman, DA. 2012. Hyacinthaceae: Ledebouria Roth. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 111-112. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Has been collected from Bot River, in the west, to Plettenberg Bay in the east; being restricted to the coastal belt, although occurring as far inland as Bonnievale. From: Jessop, JP. 1970. Studies in the bulbous Liliaceae: 1. Scilla, Schizocarphus and Ledebouria. J. S. African Bot. 36(4): 233-266. [CC BY]
Hex River Valley to Humansdorp. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Snijman, DA. 2012. Hyacinthaceae: Ledebouria Roth. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 111-112. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
December to April
0 to 20 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Published in: J. S. African Bot. 36: 246 (1970)
Lachenalia reflexa Andr., nom.illegit.
Published in: Bot. Repos.: t. 299 ()
Scilla doratophylla C.A.Sm.
Scilla genadendalensis Poelln.
Scilla lanceolata (Schrad.) Baker, nom.illegit.
Scilla ovalifolia (Schrad.) C.A.Sm.
Drimia gawleri Schrad.
Published in: Blumenb.: 30 (1827)
Type: illustration in Curtis’s Bot. Mag. 33: t. 1380, sub Drimia lanceaefolia (1811).
Drimia lanceolata Schrad.
Published in: Blumenb.: 28 (1827)
Type: illustration in Andr. Bot. Rep. 5: t. 299, sub Lachenalia reflexa Andr. (1803).
Drimia ovalifolia Schrad.
Published in: Blumenb.: 28 (1827)
Type: illustration in Lodd. Bot. Cab. 3: t. 278, sub Drimia lanceaefolia (1818)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| iCubudwana | Zulu | Balkwill, K; Williams, VL; Witkowski, ETF. 2001. A lexicon of plants traded in the Witwatersrand umuthi shops, South Africa, Bothalia 31(1&2): 71-98. | |
| untanganazibomvu | Zulu | Pooley, ES. 1998. A field guide to wildflowers KwaZulu-Natal and the eastern region, 1 ed. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asparagales
FAMILY Hyacinthaceae
SUBFAMILY Scilloideae
TRIBE Massonieae
GENUS Ledebouria
SPECIES ovalifolia
39 results for Ledebouria ovalifolia (Schrad.) Jessop
Year
Barcode: PRE0490334-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 10863 | 1998-2-6
South Africa, Western Cape, Driefontein Farm near De Hoop. limestone pavement.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0123069-0 Collector(s) & number: Singh, Y, 245 | 1997-9-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Umtata. Southridge Park. Grassland between Chief Jojo and Chief Nkwenkwezi Drive.
General notes: Erect bulbous herb. Flowers: tepals purple. Plant height - c. 12cm. Occasional. Vegetation type - grassland. Substrate - soil. Moisture regime - well-drained. Exposure - full sun. Slope - level-ground.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0566584-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 5566 | 1997-10-24
South Africa, Gauteng, Heidelberg. Elandsfontein Farm 412IR , on the Suikerbosrand River.
General notes: Grassland. Soil. Poorly drained. Clay. Full. SE - aspect. Slope: gentle. Biotic effect: overgrazed grassland. Geophyte.Plant height: 25-50mm. Leaves prostrate Inflorecence raised and sprawling. Form small clusters or individuals spaced. Occasional. Found growing between grass tussocks in drier part of grassland adjacent to the Suikerbosrand River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0992664-0 Collector(s) & number: Hankey, AJ, 1103 | 2000-9-28
Eswatini, From T-junction on road to the dam. Road to Nooitgedacht Dam from Carolina. Approximately 500 from T-junction.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1484789-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, PB132 | 1999-11-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Drainage furrow along road to the landing strip, Pauline Bohnen reserve (central plateau). Altitude ± 75 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0066754-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 10327 | 1897-4-3
South Africa, Western Cape, GENADENDAL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0644180-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, BRI 25526 | 1980-10-
South Africa, Western Cape, DE HOOP NATURE RESERVE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0129460-0 Collector(s) & number: Nathoo, M, 6 | 2002-10-4
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Balgowan (R103). Along R103 between Lions River and Balgowan. 150m from gate to Goodhope Farm - Goodwood Enterprises.
General notes: Notes: common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0996684-0 Collector(s) & number: Hankey, AJ, 3781 | 2015-10-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kokstad District. Ingele. Weza State Forest - Mona cutout. Precision: 1-10 m.
General notes: Permit No.: KZN OP4107/2015.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0861031-0 Collector(s) & number: Baard, JA, 1036 | 2009-1-
South Africa, Western Cape, Knysna. Pezula.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0607120-0 Collector(s) & number: Goldblatt, P, 5472 | 1980-1-17
South Africa, Western Cape, KNYSNA; PLETTENBERG BAY; ON HILLTOP OUTSIDE TOWN IN MOTEL GROUND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0578184-0 Collector(s) & number: Singh, Y, 245 | 1997-9-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Umtata. Southridge Park. Grassland between Chief Jojo and Chief Nkwenkwezi Drive.
General notes: Erect bulbous herb. Flowers: tepals purple. Plant height - c. 12cm. Occasional. Vegetation type - grassland. Substrate - soil. Moisture regime - well-drained. Exposure - full sun. Slope - level-ground.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1484790-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, PB220 | 1999-11-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Calcareous outcrops east of the main drainage line of Pauline Bohnen reserve, near landing strip. Altitude ± 75 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0146903 Collector(s) & number: Smith, GF, 92 | 1989-10-11
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ahrens.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0001531-0 Collector(s) & number: Mohle, GL, 34 | 1979-5-16
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Hartebeesvlakte
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0123921-0 Collector(s) & number: Greene, TR, 805 | 1996-10-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Fort Nottingham Commonage, growing on the rocky ridge at the top of the hill behind Dalcrue.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1484788-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, SKB13 | 2000-10-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Western border area of the Skulpiesbaai reserve near the border with Bosbokduin private resort. Altitude ± 20 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0996683-0 Collector(s) & number: Hankey, AJ, 3769 | 2015-10-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kokstad District. Clowe Farm. Precision: 1-10 m.
General notes: Permit No.: KZN OP4107/2015.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0467626-0 Collector(s) & number: Kroon, NV, 12031 | 1996-10-10
South Africa, Free State, Rietfontein 123; as crow flies ca. 7km West North West of Sasolburg.
General notes: Widespread, scattered.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0996797-0 Collector(s) & number: Lagerwall, D, 22 | 2008-9-11
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Greytown.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0143373-0 Collector(s) & number: Madi, B, 12 | 2009-1-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Nquthu, eNkande, eNtabeni 5km North of Water-Works.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0594945-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 10327 | 1897-4-3
South Africa, Western Cape, GENADENDAL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0592842-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 10327 | 1897-4-3
South Africa, Western Cape, GENADENDAL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0148892-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, GF, 92 | 1989-10-11
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NATAL. Ahrens.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0247012-0 Collector(s) & number: Prozesky, I, FBG138 / CR1253 | 2006-1-20
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape. Kouga region. Papiesfontein Private Farm, east of Jeffreys Bay. 33° 57.072'S, 24° 59.153'E.
General notes: Grassy plain. Mixed veld. Dry, seasonally moist. Sandy on conglomerate. Full sun. Grazing area subjected to very hot and intense fire, November 2005, followed by good early summer rains, and drier spells thereafter. Single plant with stiffly upright flower stem, 100mm high, Cream coloured, translucent bulb with very fine outer skin. Fruit has 3 ovules. Buds tightly clustered, forming a narrow raceme at top of stem. Spidery flowers on 10mm pedicels, with greenish-purple sepals, stigma, style...
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0610267-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgers, CJ, 1723 | 1979-2-10
South Africa, Western Cape, DE HOOP; POTBERG NAT. RES.; DE HOOP; FLATS 1 KM S OF DE HOOP HOUSES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0564784-0 Collector(s) & number: Felton, I, 127 | 1996-8-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Maputaland. Island Rock. South of viewing tower for forestry.
General notes: Grassland. White sand. Herbaceous geophyte, 0,05 m high; bulb globose. Leaves fleshy. Flowers growing side-ways; perianth purplish.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0001530-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 18 | 1974-10-22
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Nelspruit, west of showgrounds along Crocodile River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0592841-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 10327 | 1897-4-3
South Africa, Western Cape, GENADENDAL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2018
SERIES
Systematics of Drimia Jacq. (Hyacinthaceae: Urgineoideae) in southern Africa Manning, JC; Goldblatt, PStrelitzia 40: 1-173
South African National Biodiversity Institute; Missouri Botanical Garden, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Hyacinthaceae: Ledebouria Roth Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Snijman, DAIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 111-112
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2008
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Synopsis of the genus Ledebouria Roth (Hyacinthaceae) in South Africa Venter, SHerbertia 62: 85-155
1997
1970
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Studies in the bulbous Liliaceae: 1. Scilla, Schizocarphus and Ledebouria Jessop, JPJournal of South African Botany 36(4)233-266
No results found for Ledebouria ovalifolia (Schrad.) Jessop
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