Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
subulata
ID:
1412381

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) M.Simo & Stévart

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 96: 83. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424846





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Description

Afropectinariella subulata (also called Afropectinariella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to Namibia. It has a rosette of linear leaves, with white flowers in a spike-like inflorescence. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Afropectinariella subulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Afropectinariella subulata is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afropectinariella subulata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Afropectinariella subulata

Afropectinariella subulata is native to South Africa.

Afropectinariella subulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afropectinariella subulata?

Afropectinariella subulata

What is the family of Afropectinariella subulata?

Myrtaceae

What is the habitat of Afropectinariella subulata?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Tariq Stévart (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stévart' in the authors string.
Murielle Simo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Simo' in the authors string.