Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 8: 988 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744592
Common Names
- Simmleri Tulbaghia
- Tulbaghia Simmleri
- Tulbaghia of Simmler
Synonyms
- Tulbagia fragrans I.Verd. [unknown]
- Tulbaghia daviesii Grey [unknown]
- Tulbagia pulchella P.E.Barnes [unknown]
Description
Tulbaghia simmleri (also called Simmler's Garlic, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to South Africa. It typically grows in grassland and savanna.
Uses & Benefits
Tulbaghia simmleri is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tulbaghia simmleri is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tulbaghia simmleri is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Tulbaghia simmleri
Tulbaghia simmleri can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Tulbaghia simmleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tulbaghia simmleri?
Tulbaghia simmleri
What is the common name of Tulbaghia simmleri?
Simmler's Tulbaghia
Where is Tulbaghia simmleri found?
It is found in South Africa
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,