Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
zeyheri
ID:
765807

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) J.C.Manning & A.M.van der Merwe

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 32: 143 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765140



Common Names

  • Zeyher's Daubenya
  • Zeyher's Star Flower
  • Zeyher's Star Lily


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Description

Daubenya zeyheri (also called Zeyher's Daubenya, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with white 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 zeyheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive flowers and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daubenya zeyheri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and glossy, and its seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daubenya zeyheri is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11 and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F. It should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Daubenya zeyheri

Daubenya zeyheri can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

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-304038: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
Alison Mary van der Merwe (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.van der Merwe' in the authors string.