Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
911932

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Batt.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Taxon 58: 92 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911267

Common Names

  • Albuca amoena
  • Amoena Albuca
  • Amoena Plant

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Description

Albuca amoena (also called 'Lovely Albuca', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is found in the temperate and subtropical regions of Africa. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca amoena is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Albuca amoena is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca amoena is a small, perennial succulent plant that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. The leaves are a light green color and have a waxy coating. The flowers are small and white and appear in the spring and summer. It is easy to propagate by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in moist soil. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Albuca amoena

Albuca amoena can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Albuca amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca amoena?

Albuca amoena

What are the common names of Albuca amoena?

Beautiful albuca

What is the habitat of Albuca amoena?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-456148: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.