Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) M.Simo & Stévart
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 96: 83. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424846
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.
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 Afropectinariella genus
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
Murielle Simo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Simo' in the authors string.