Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Lehtonen
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 30: 68 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424349
Description
Albidella oligococca (also called 'Few-seeded Albidella', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and can be found in grasslands, scrublands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Albidella oligococca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive, waxy flowers and its ability to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Albidella oligococca is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albidella oligococca is a succulent plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cut a stem from the plant and let it dry out for a few days. Once the cut end has calloused over, place the stem in a pot filled with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the stem has rooted. Once the stem has rooted, reduce watering and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Albidella oligococca
Albidella oligococca is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the dry savannah.
Albidella oligococca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albidella oligococca?
Albidella oligococca
What is the common name of Albidella oligococca?
Few-fruited Albidella
Where is Albidella oligococca native to?
South Africa
Species in the Albidella genus
Species in the Alismataceae family
Albidella nymphaeifolia,
Albidella acanthocarpa,
Albidella glandulosa,
Albidella oligococca,
Alisma bjorkqvistii,
Alisma canaliculatum,
Alisma gramineum,
Alisma juzepczukii,
Alisma lanceolatum,
Alisma nanum,
Alisma plantago-aquatica,
Alisma rhicnocarpum,
Alisma subcordatum,
Alisma triviale,
Alisma wahlenbergii,
Alisma praecox,
Alisma rariflorum,
Alisma bjoerkqvistii,
Astonia australiensis,
Baldellia alpestris,
Baldellia ranunculoides,
Baldellia repens,
Burnatia enneandra,
Butomopsis latifolia,
Caldesia grandis,
Caldesia parnassifolia,
Caldesia janaki-ammaliae,
Caldesia plantago-aquatica,
Damasonium alisma,
Damasonium bourgaei,
Damasonium californicum,
Damasonium constrictum,
Damasonium minus,
Damasonium polyspermum,
Echinodorus berteroi,
Helanthium tenellum,
Helanthium bolivianum,
Helanthium zombiense,
Hydrocleys martii,
Hydrocleys mattogrossensis,
Hydrocleys modesta,
Hydrocleys nymphoides,
Hydrocleys parviflora,
Limnocharis laforestii,
Limnocharis flava,
Limnophyton obtusifolium,
Limnophyton fluitans,
Limnophyton angolense,
Luronium natans,
Ranalisma rostrata,
References
Samuli Lehtonen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehtonen' in the authors string.