Charybdis
Charybdis
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species Asparagaceae
Morphological Summary
Genus of bulbous geophytes belonging to the subfamily Scilloideae of Asparagaceae (= Hyacinthaceae). Distributed mainly in the Mediterranean, Macaronesia and North Africa. Species produce large bulbs with fleshy scales and basal leaves. Flowers are produced on dense scapes. Several genera have been included in Charybdis (including Urginea and Drimia sensu lato). Many species contain cardiac glycosides (scilliroside) and have been used medicinally.
Distribution Mediterranean basin, Macaronesia (Canary Islands, Madeira), North Africa
Conservation
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Charybdis hesperia (Webb & Berthel.) Speta
Hesperia squill
Specimen ID RN-CHBY-00001
Origin Islas Canarias (Tenerife, Gran Canaria, La Gomera)
Type Bulbous
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Charybdis maritima
Sea Squill
Specimen ID RN-CHBY-00005
Origin Mediterráneo (toda la cuenca mediterránea, Canarias, Madeira)
Type species
Charybdis maritima (L.) Speta
Sea squill
Specimen ID RN-CHBY-00002
Origin Cuenca mediterránea, costas atlánticas, norte de África
Type Bulbous
Charybdis maura (Maire) Speta
Moorish squill
Specimen ID RN-CHBY-00003
Origin Norte de África (Marruecos, Argelia)
Type Bulbous
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Charybdis nodosa
Knotted Sea Squill
Specimen ID RN-CHBY-00006
Origin Mediterráneo (cuenca mediterránea, norte de África)
Type species
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Charybdis pancration
Pancratium-like Sea Squill
Specimen ID RN-CHBY-00007
Origin Mediterráneo oriental (Grecia, Turquía, Oriente Próximo)
Type species
Charybdis pancration (Steinh.) Speta
Mediterranean squill
Specimen ID RN-CHBY-00004
Origin Región mediterránea (Islas Canarias, norte de África, sur de Europa)
Type Bulbous
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Charybdis villosa
Hairy Sea Squill
Specimen ID RN-CHBY-00008
Origin Norte de África (Marruecos, Argelia, Túnez, Libia)
Type species