Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 21: t. 1813 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765130
Common Names
- Golden Daubenya
- Golden Star Flower
- Golden Star Lily
Description
Daubenya aurea (also called Golden Daubenya, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to the southwestern Cape of South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Daubenya aurea is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daubenya aurea has small, yellowish-green flowers in a terminal inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a jagged edge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daubenya aurea is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Daubenya aurea
Daubenya aurea is native to South Africa.
Daubenya aurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daubenya aurea?
Daubenya aurea
What is the common name of Daubenya aurea?
Golden Daubenya
Where is Daubenya aurea native to?
Africa
Species in the Daubenya 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,