Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
xanthocodon
ID:
755948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 42: 250 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755281

Common Names

  • Albuca xanthocodon
  • Xanthocodon Albuca
  • Yellow-toothed Albuca

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Description

Albuca xanthocodon (also called Yellow-toothed 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 xanthocodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots. It is also used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albuca xanthocodon has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca xanthocodon is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is frost-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

Where to Find Albuca xanthocodon

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

Albuca xanthocodon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca xanthocodon?

Albuca xanthocodon

What is the common name of Albuca xanthocodon?

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Where is Albuca xanthocodon 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-294659: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.