Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bakeri
ID:
923241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.-Azorín & M.B.Crespo

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 5: 12 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922576



Common Names

  • Albuca bakeri
  • Baker's Albuca
  • Baker's Albuca Plant


Searching for Albuca bakeri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Albuca bakeri (also called Baker's Albuca, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It has long, grass-like leaves and grows in dense clumps. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca bakeri is a popular ornamental plant. It is used in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves are used to make wreaths and decorations. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Albuca bakeri are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

Searching for Albuca bakeri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca bakeri is a perennial bulb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20°C. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The bulbs can be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Albuca bakeri

Albuca bakeri can be found in South Africa.

Species in the Albuca genus

Albuca abyssinica, Albuca acuminata, Albuca adlami, Albuca amboensis, Albuca aurea, Albuca batteniana, Albuca bifolia, Albuca bifoliata, Albuca bruce-bayeri, Albuca buchananii, Albuca canadensis, Albuca caudata, Albuca chlorantha, Albuca ciliaris, Albuca clanwilliamae-gloria, Albuca collina, Albuca concordiana, Albuca cooperi, Albuca corymbosa, Albuca cremnophila, Albuca crinifolia, Albuca crudenii, Albuca dalyae, Albuca decipiens, Albuca dinteri, Albuca donaldsonii, Albuca echinosperma, Albuca engleriana, Albuca etesiogaripensis, Albuca fastigiata, Albuca fibrotunicata, Albuca flaccida, Albuca foetida, Albuca fragrans, Albuca gageoides, Albuca galeata, Albuca gentilii, Albuca glandulosa, Albuca glauca, Albuca goswinii, Albuca hallii, Albuca hereroensis, Albuca hesquaspoortensis, Albuca homblei, Albuca humilis, Albuca juncifolia, Albuca karasbergensis, Albuca karooica, Albuca katangensis, Albuca kirkii,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468194: Based on the initial data import
Manuel-Benito Crespo (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Crespo' in the authors string.
Mario Martínez-Azorín (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Azorín' in the authors string.