Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
deserticola
ID:
917565

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 39: 221 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916900



Common Names

  • Deserticola Albuca
  • Deserticola Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Deserticola Star of Bethlehem


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Description

Albuca deserticola (also called Deserticola Albuca, among many other common names) is a bulbous plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 20 cm in height, with a sprawling habit. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and up to 5 cm long. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca deserticola is a popular ornamental grass that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate cold temperatures.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Albuca deserticola sub. deserticola
Albuca deserticola sub. longipilosa (U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albuca deserticola has a small, white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry, and the seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca deserticola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Albuca deserticola

Albuca deserticola is native to Namibia. It can be found growing in the wild in its native habitat.

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-462212: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.