Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pseudobifolia
ID:
1316871

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.-Azorín & M.B.Crespo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 604 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329325

Common Names

  • Albuca Pseudobifolia
  • False-twin Albuca
  • False-twin Onion

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Description

Albuca pseudobifolia (also called 'False-twin Albuca', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is a perennial herb native to South Africa, growing in grasslands and shrublands at elevations of 0-1000 m. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves, with white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca pseudobifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used in gardens to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albuca pseudobifolia has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca pseudobifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen succulent with rosettes of thick, fleshy, lance-shaped leaves. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully remove offsets from the parent plant and pot them in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered only when the soil is completely dry.

Where to Find Albuca pseudobifolia

Albuca pseudobifolia is native to South Africa.

Albuca pseudobifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Albuca pseudobifolia?

False-Leaf Albuca

What type of plant is Albuca pseudobifolia?

Tropical evergreen perennial

Where is Albuca pseudobifolia 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,

References

Manuel-Benito Crespo (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Crespo' in the authors string.
Mario Martínez-Azorín (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Azorín' in the authors string.