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Portuguese Squill

Scilla peruviana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)
Order
Asparagales (クサスギカズラ目)
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Scilla
Species
Scilla peruviana (Portuguese Squill)

Names in Other Languages

French Scille du Pérou

Similar Species in Scilla

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Alpine Squill
Scilla bifolia
Not Evaluated
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Amethyst Meadow Squill
Scilla litardierei
Near Threatened
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Asian Spring Bulb
Scilla forbesii
Not Evaluated
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star-hyacinth
Scilla amoena
Not Evaluated
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Morris Squill
Scilla morrisii
Endangered
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Siberian Squill
Scilla siberica
Not Evaluated
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Lesser Glory-Of-The-Snow
Scilla sardensis
Not Evaluated
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Boissier'S Glory-Of-The-Snow
Scilla luciliae
Not Evaluated
View all species in Scilla →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Portuguese Squill?
The scientific name of Portuguese Squill is Scilla peruviana. It belongs to the genus Scilla.
Where does Portuguese Squill live?
Portuguese Squill is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom.
What family does Portuguese Squill belong to?
Portuguese Squill (Scilla peruviana) belongs to the genus Scilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Asparagaceae.
What kingdom does Portuguese Squill belong to?
Portuguese Squill (Scilla peruviana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Portuguese Squill?
The closest relatives of Portuguese Squill in the genus Scilla include Alpine Squill, Amethyst Meadow Squill, Asian Spring Bulb, star-hyacinth, Morris Squill.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Scilla — 14 Species

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Alpine Squill
Scilla bifolia
NE 🐾
Amethyst Meadow Squill
Scilla litardierei
NT 🐾
Asian Spring Bulb
Scilla forbesii
NE 🐾
star-hyacinth
Scilla amoena
NE
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Portuguese Squill
Scilla peruviana
NE
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Morris Squill
Scilla morrisii
EN 🐾
Siberian Squill
Scilla siberica
NE 🐾
Lesser Glory-Of-The-Snow
Scilla sardensis
NE 🐾
Boissier'S Glory-Of-The-Snow
Scilla luciliae
NE 🐾
Scilla
Scilla hyacinthoides
NE 🐾
Greek Squill
Scilla messeniaca
NE 🐾
Turkish Squill
Scilla bithynica
NE 🐾
Pyrenean Squill
Scilla lilio-hyacinthus
NE 🐾
spring squill
Scilla verna
NE
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