Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bruce-bayeri
ID:
703056

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Müll.-Doblies & U.Müll.-Doblies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 107: 20 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702389



Common Names

  • Namaquanula bruce-bayeri
  • Bruce-Bayer's Namaquanula
  • Namaquanula


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Synonyms

  • Hessea bruce-bayeri (D.Müll.-Doblies & U.Müll.-Doblies) Snijman [unknown]
  • Namaquanula etesionamibensis D.Müll.-Doblies & U.Müll.-Doblies [unknown]

Description

Namaquanula bruce-bayeri (also called Bruce-Bayer's Namaquanula, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Namaquanula bruce-bayeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Namaquanula bruce-bayeri is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Namaquanula bruce-bayeri is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 8-10 inches and produces white flowers with yellow centers in late winter to early spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs in the fall or by seed in the spring. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings should be planted out in the fall.

Where to Find Namaquanula bruce-bayeri

Namaquanula bruce-bayeri is native to South Africa. It is found in rocky outcrops and grassland at elevations of 1,000–1,500 m.

Namaquanula bruce-bayeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Namaquanula bruce-bayeri?

Namaquanula bruce-bayeri

What is the common name of Namaquanula bruce-bayeri?

Bruce-Bayer's Namaquanula

What is the natural habitat of Namaquanula bruce-bayeri?

It is native to South Africa.

Species in the Namaquanula genus

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-282505: Based on the initial data import
Dietrich Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.