Tulbaghia acutiloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutiloba
ID:
750022
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Thes. Cap. 2: 51 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749355
Common Names
- Acutiloba Tulbaghia
- Acutiloba Tulbaghia
- Acutiloba Bush Tulbaghia
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- Omentaria acutiloba (Harv.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Tulbaghia acutiloba (also called Sharp-leaved garlic, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is a small to medium-sized herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Tulbaghia acutiloba is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tulbaghia acutiloba is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
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Tulbaghia acutiloba can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Tulbaghia acutiloba
Tulbaghia acutiloba is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.
Tulbaghia acutiloba FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Tulbaghia acutiloba?
Tulbaghia acutiloba prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
What is the average height of Tulbaghia acutiloba?
Tulbaghia acutiloba typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
What type of soil does Tulbaghia acutiloba prefer?
Tulbaghia acutiloba prefers well-drained soils.
Species in the Tulbaghia genus
Tulbaghia cameronii, Tulbaghia violacea, Tulbaghia galpinii, Tulbaghia friesii, Tulbaghia luebbertiana, Tulbaghia cominsii, Tulbaghia coddii, Tulbaghia cernua, Tulbaghia capensis, Tulbaghia dregeana, Tulbaghia verdoornia, Tulbaghia transvaalensis, Tulbaghia tenuior, Tulbaghia simmleri, Tulbaghia rhodesica, Tulbaghia leucantha, Tulbaghia ludwigiana, Tulbaghia nutans, Tulbaghia natalensis, Tulbaghia montana, Tulbaghia macrocarpa, Tulbaghia aequinoctialis, Tulbaghia acutiloba, Tulbaghia alliacea, Tulbaghia calcarea, Tulbaghia pretoriensis, Tulbaghia maritima, Tulbaghia siebertii,
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-290399: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.