Brown bluebell (Dipcadi serotinum, Hist. & Commentat. Acad. Elect. Sci. Theod.-Palat. 6: 431 (1790))

Family: Asparagaceae

Author: (L.) Medik.

Bibliography: Hist. & Commentat. Acad. Elect. Sci. Theod.-Palat. 6: 431 (1790)

Year: 1790

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Dipcadi

Vegetable: False

Observations: Canary Is. to Arabian Pen., Himalaya to India

Description

The Brown Bluebell, scientifically known as Dipcadi serotinum, is a distinctive plant within the Asparagaceae family. This captivating species was first described and documented in the late 18th century by the renowned botanist Medik., ensuring its place in botanical history through his meticulous work in the volume “Hist. & Commentat. Acad. Elect. Sci. Theod.-Palat.,” published in 1790.

This versatile species boasts a wide geographical distribution, extending from the Canary Islands across the Arabian Peninsula and reaching as far as the Himalayas and India. Such a broad range showcases the brown bluebell’s remarkable adaptability to various climates and terrains.

The brown bluebell is characterized by its unique floral structure, which lends the plant its common name. Within its natural habitats, this plant has adapted well to different environmental conditions, thriving in both arid and temperate regions. Its presence across such a diverse area has made it a subject of interest for botanists and plant enthusiasts alike, who appreciate both its ecological significance and its aesthetic appeal.

In summary, Dipcadi serotinum, or the brown bluebell, remains a noteworthy species within the Asparagaceae family, celebrated both for its widespread distribution and its intriguing botanical characteristics.

Common Names

Swe: brun sandhyacint
En: Brown Bluebell, Dipcadi
Ca: Marcet
Fi: Kuurnalilja
Fr: Dipcadi, Dipcadi tardif
It: Giacinto provenzale
Pt: Jacinto-da-tarde, Jacinto-serôdio
Es: Jacinto leonado
Sv: Brun sandhyacint
: Brown bluebell

Synonyms

• Hyacinthus serotinus (L.)
• Hyacinthus lividus (Pers.)
• Dipcadi serotinum subsp. lividum (Maire & Weiller)
• Lachenalia serotina ((L.) Willd.)
• Uropetalon serotinum ((L.) Ker Gawl.)
• Scilla sordida (Salisb.)
• Zuccangnia serotina ((L.) Dennst.)
• Tricharis serotina ((L.) Salisb.)
• Agraphis serotina ((L.) Heynh.)
• Ornithogalum indoserotinum (Karthik. & V.S.Kumar)

Distribution

• Algeria (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• France (native)
• Gulf States (native)
• India (native)
• Libya (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Nepal (native)
• Oman (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Saudi Arabia (native)
• Spain (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• Western Sahara (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)

Additional Images

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© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Flower

Taken May 25, 2018 by jose (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 25, 2018 by jose (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 25, 2018 by jose (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 22, 2019 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 11, 2018 by Pep Secem (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Jul 6, 2020 by sendero (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 6, 2020 by sendero (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 21, 2018 by Pep Secem (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 1, 2018 by jose (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 1, 2018 by jose (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Oct 29, 2019 by Diego Alex (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 23, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 23, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 23, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 23, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Apr 22, 2021 by Mateos Fernández Emilio (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 14, 2022 by Isabelle Bellin (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 17, 2019 by Renaud Brochiero (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 6, 2019 by claire Felloni (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 6, 2019 by claire Felloni (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Feb 15, 2010 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Feb 15, 2009 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Apr 15, 2016 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Taken Feb 15, 2009 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Bark

Taken May 13, 2021 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2768176)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:533990-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Dipcadi serotinum (L.) Medik.)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 8.0

Ph minimum: 7.5

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 3

Bloom months: [‘apr’, ‘may’, ‘jun’, ‘jul’]

Soil nutriments: 2