Albuca thermarum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thermarum
ID:
755933
Status:
valid
Authors:
van Jaarsv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 33: 116 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755266
Common Names
- Albuca thermarum
- Thermarum Albuca
- Therma Albuca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Albuca thermarum (also called Hot Springs Albuca, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant with long, narrow, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Albuca thermarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots. It is also used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Albuca thermarum flower is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Albuca thermarum is a bulbous perennial that can be grown from seed or offsets. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Offsets can be divided in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Albuca thermarum
Albuca thermarum is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky slopes.
Albuca thermarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albuca thermarum?
Albuca thermarum
What is the common name of Albuca thermarum?
N/A
Where is Albuca thermarum native to?
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-294645: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.