Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
verdoornia
ID:
745242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vosa & R.B.Burb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Rome) 34: 101 (1975 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744575



Common Names

  • Verdoornia Tulbaghia
  • Tulbaghia Verdoornia
  • Tulbaghia of Verdoorn


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Description

Tulbaghia verdoornia (also called Verdoorn'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 verdoornia is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tulbaghia verdoornia is a yellow, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tulbaghia verdoornia is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The herb should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Tulbaghia verdoornia

Tulbaghia verdoornia can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Tulbaghia verdoornia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tulbaghia verdoornia?

Tulbaghia verdoornia

What is the common name of Tulbaghia verdoornia?

Verdoorn's Tulbaghia

What is the natural habitat of Tulbaghia verdoornia?

Grassland and savanna

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-289719: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brinsley Burbidge (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.B.Burb.' in the authors string.
Canio G. Vosa (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vosa' in the authors string.