Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 16: 321 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743240
Common Names
- Tulbaghia cameronii
- Cameron's Garlic
- Cameron Garlic
Description
Tulbaghia cameronii (also called Cameron's Tulbaghia, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water, and has linear leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tulbaghia cameronii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a ground cover in coastal areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Tulbaghia cameronii is small and white, with 3 petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tulbaghia cameronii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from division or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by taking cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Tulbaghia cameronii
Tulbaghia cameronii is native to South Africa.
Tulbaghia cameronii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tulbaghia cameronii?
Tulbaghia cameronii
What is the common name of Tulbaghia cameronii?
Cameron's garlic
What is the natural habitat of Tulbaghia cameronii?
Dry, rocky slopes and canyons in the southwestern United States
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,