Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
755941

Status:
valid

Authors:
U.Müll.-Doblies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 105: 368 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755274

Common Names

  • Albuca villosa
  • Hairy Albuca
  • Villosa Albuca

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Description

Albuca villosa (also called Hairy Albuca, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots. It is also used to attract pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Albuca villosa sub. villosa
Albuca villosa sub. glabra U.Müll.-Doblies

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albuca villosa has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca villosa can be propagated by division or seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require frequent watering.

Where to Find Albuca villosa

Albuca villosa is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky slopes.

Albuca villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca villosa?

Albuca villosa

What is the common name of Albuca villosa?

N/A

Where is Albuca villosa 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-294652: Based on the initial data import
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.