Author: |
J. C. Manning & P. Goldblatt, 2004 |
Family: |
HYACINTHACEAE* |
Origin: |
South Africa |
Soil: |
Mix |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
12
Centimetres |
Height: |
90-160 Centimetres |
Flower:
|
White / Green |
Propagate: |
Seeds/Bulbs |
Names:
|
- |
Synonyms: |
Albuca canadensis, F.M.Leight.
Albuca alba, Lam.
Albuca altissima, Dryand, 1784.
Albuca coarctata, Dryand.
Albuca cornuta, Redouté
Albuca elata, Salisb.
Albuca lutea, Lam.
Albuca major, L.
Albuca maxima, Burm.f.
Albuca minor, L.
Albuca sordida, Salisb.
Ornithogalum canadense, L. |
This giant member of the
Hyacinthaceae family was given this name by John C. Manning
and Peter Goldblatt in 2004. It is found in the southern Africa, growing in a
well drained soil with some water and lots of sun. It might have a
short dormant period in the mid summer. It will grow up to 160
centimetres with a bulb up to twelve centimetres. The flowers are white
with green stripes.
The
genera name from Greek: ornithos; 'bird' and gala; 'milk'.
The species name means
'big' - and it sure is.
*)Accordantly to the latest taxonomic system; APG IV 2016, Hyacinthaceae
is
now part of
the Asparagaceae.
This is a
winter-grower.
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