Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 39: 221 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916902
Common Names
- Glandulifera Albuca
- Glandulifera Star-of-Bethlehem
- Glandulifera Star of Bethlehem
Description
Albuca glandulifera (also called Glandulifera Albuca, among many other common names) is a bulbous plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 40 cm in height, with a sprawling habit. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and up to 15 cm long. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Albuca glandulifera is a popular ornamental grass that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate cold temperatures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Albuca glandulifera has a small, white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry, and the seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albuca glandulifera is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Albuca glandulifera
Albuca glandulifera is native to South Africa. It can be found growing in the wild in its native habitat.
Species in the Albuca genus
Albuca abyssinica,
Albuca acuminata,
Albuca adlami,
Albuca amboensis,
Albuca aurea,
Albuca batteniana,
Albuca bifolia,
Albuca bifoliata,
Albuca bruce-bayeri,
Albuca buchananii,
Albuca canadensis,
Albuca caudata,
Albuca chlorantha,
Albuca ciliaris,
Albuca clanwilliamae-gloria,
Albuca collina,
Albuca concordiana,
Albuca cooperi,
Albuca corymbosa,
Albuca cremnophila,
Albuca crinifolia,
Albuca crudenii,
Albuca dalyae,
Albuca decipiens,
Albuca dinteri,
Albuca donaldsonii,
Albuca echinosperma,
Albuca engleriana,
Albuca etesiogaripensis,
Albuca fastigiata,
Albuca fibrotunicata,
Albuca flaccida,
Albuca foetida,
Albuca fragrans,
Albuca gageoides,
Albuca galeata,
Albuca gentilii,
Albuca glandulosa,
Albuca glauca,
Albuca goswinii,
Albuca hallii,
Albuca hereroensis,
Albuca hesquaspoortensis,
Albuca homblei,
Albuca humilis,
Albuca juncifolia,
Albuca karasbergensis,
Albuca karooica,
Albuca katangensis,
Albuca kirkii,
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,