Tulbaghia calcarea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcarea
ID:
750975
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl. & Krause
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 142 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750308
Common Names
- Tulbaghia Calcarea
- Calcareous Tulbaghia
- Calcareous Garlic
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tulbaghia calcarea (also called Calcareous garlic, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is found in the temperate forests of South Africa. It is a herbaceous perennial, with linear leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tulbaghia calcarea is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tulbaghia calcarea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tulbaghia calcarea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Tulbaghia calcarea
Tulbaghia calcarea is native to South Africa and can be found in the eastern and western regions of the country.
Tulbaghia calcarea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tulbaghia calcarea?
Tulbaghia calcarea
What is the common name of Tulbaghia calcarea?
Calcareous garlic
What is the natural habitat of Tulbaghia calcarea?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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-290538: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Johann Wilhelm Krause (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krause' in the authors string.