Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dyeri
ID:
911942

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poelln.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Taxon 58: 93 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911277



Common Names

  • Albuca dyeri
  • Dyeri Albuca
  • Dyeri Plant


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Description

Albuca dyeri (also called Dyer's Squill, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a flowering stem with white flowers. It grows in grassland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca dyeri is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Albuca dyeri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca dyeri is a small, perennial succulent plant that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. The leaves are a light green color and have a waxy coating. The flowers are small and white and appear in the spring and summer. It is easy to propagate by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in moist soil. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Albuca dyeri

Albuca dyeri can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Albuca dyeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca dyeri?

Albuca dyeri

What are the common names of Albuca dyeri?

Dyer's albuca

What is the habitat of Albuca dyeri?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures

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-456159: 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.
Karl von Poellnitz (1896-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poelln.' in the authors string.