Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bellii
ID:
759698

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Perss. & Wendelbo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 132: 202 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759031



Common Names

  • Alrawia Bellii
  • Bellii Alrawia
  • Bellii's Alrawia


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Description

Alrawia bellii (also called Bell's Alrawia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asphodelaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and grows in rocky, grassy slopes and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Alrawia bellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for skin care and wound healing.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alrawia bellii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower, about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed, about 2 mm long. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alrawia bellii is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from offsets or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly. Propagation is best done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Alrawia bellii

Alrawia bellii is native to Egypt and can be found in the Sinai Peninsula.

Alrawia bellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alrawia bellii?

Alrawia bellii

What is the family of Alrawia bellii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Alrawia bellii?

Bell's Daisy

Species in the Alrawia genus

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-298173: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Per Erland Berg Wendelbo (1927-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wendelbo' in the authors string.
Nathan Petter Herman Persson (1893-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perss.' in the authors string.