Status:
valid
Authors:
(van Jaarsv.) van Jaarsv.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Bradleya 34: 142 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347129
Common Names
- Gildenhuysii Albuca
- Albuca of Gildenhuysii
- Gildenhuysii Plant
Uses & Benefits
Albuca gildenhuysii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Albuca gildenhuysii is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albuca gildenhuysii is a perennial bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated from offsets taken in spring or summer and planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Albuca gildenhuysii
Albuca gildenhuysii is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in tropical rainforests.
Albuca gildenhuysii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albuca gildenhuysii?
Albuca gildenhuysii
What is the common name of Albuca gildenhuysii?
Gildenhuys' albuca
Where is Albuca gildenhuysii native to?
South Africa
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,