Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
virens
ID:
911979

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Taxon 58: 93 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911314



Common Names

  • Virens Albuca
  • Virens Albuca
  • Virens Albuca


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Description

Albuca virens (also called Green Albuca, 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 virens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Albuca virens sub. arida (Oberm.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Albuca virens sub. virens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albuca virens has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca virens is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun, and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation, and can be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil, and should be lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.

Where to Find Albuca virens

Albuca virens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Angola.

Albuca virens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca virens?

Albuca virens

What is the natural habitat of Albuca virens?

Albuca virens is native to South Africa

What are the uses of Albuca virens?

Albuca virens is used as an ornamental plant

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-456194: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
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.