PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASPARAGALES / HYACINTHACEAE / ORNITHOGALOIDEAE / ALBUCA / SPIRALIS
Bulbous geophyte, 200-500 mm, outer bulb tunics thinly leathery; scape glandular-hairy below. Leaves 5-10, linear-canaliculate or convolute, often spirally twisted or coiled above, not clasping below, glandular-hairy. Flowers nodding on geniculate pedicels, cream to yellow with green keels, 15-25 mm long; inner tepals apically hinged; outer stamens sterile; style obpyramidal. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2013. Hyacinthaceae: Albuca. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 70-75. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Bulbous geophyte, 20-40 cm. Leaves few to many, linear, channelled or rolled, often spirally twisted above, clasping below, glandular-hairy and peduncle also glandular-hairy below. Flowers green, outer tepals with cream-coloured to yellow margins, sweetly fragrant, outer stamens sterile. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Snijman, DA. 2012. Hyacinthaceae: Albuca L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 99-103. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Sandy and stony slopes. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2013. Hyacinthaceae: Albuca. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 70-75. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Sandy and stony slopes. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Snijman, DA. 2012. Hyacinthaceae: Albuca L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 99-103. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Namaqualand to Cape Peninsula. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2013. Hyacinthaceae: Albuca. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 70-75. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Namaqualand to Cape Peninsula. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Snijman, DA. 2012. Hyacinthaceae: Albuca L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 99-103. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
August to October
60 to 2255 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Published in: Suppl. Pl.: 196 (1782)
Ornithogalum circinatum J.C.Manning & Goldblatt, hom.illegit., non L.f. (1782); nom.nov., pro Albuca spiralis L.f.
Published in: Edinburgh J. Bot. 60(3): 547 (2004)
Ornithogalum volutare J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Published in: Bothalia 36(1): 88 (2006)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| krulle | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asparagales
FAMILY Hyacinthaceae
SUBFAMILY Ornithogaloideae
GENUS Albuca
SPECIES spiralis
33 results for Albuca spiralis L.f.
Year
Barcode: NBG1554984-0 Collector(s) & number: Tarr, B, s.n | 1969-9-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Karoo garden, Worcester.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0245663-0 Collector(s) & number: Manning, JC, 3189 | 2008-9-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Bo-Hermon, Farm Bosplaas.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0046903-0 Collector(s) & number: Hall, H, 3599 | 1970-6-11
South Africa, Western Cape, VREDENDAL; 1 MI. W. OF VREDENDAL VILLAGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0046884-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 1573 | 1886-9-
South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE TOWN; PLATKLIP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0593439-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, 97 | 1977-8-24
South Africa, Northern Cape, Bushmanland, Gamsberg W of Pofadder, cental valley E of Beacon 23.
General notes: Stony level area amongst Aloe dichotoma. Local occasional plants. Flowers pendulous with median green stripe on each tepal. Conf.: R.R. Klopper.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0805824-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, MW, 2569 | 1993-8-16
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqualand: Kamieskroon; Skilpad Wild Flower Reserve of southern African Nature Foundation.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0112571-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 595 | 1966-2-26
South Africa, Free State, BLOEMFONTEIN; LAKE VIEW; HOEWE 18
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0000490-0 Collector(s) & number: Ebersohn, W, 161 | 1970-11-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Hangklip subregion, Betty's Bay, HPNBG. cultivated near nursery gate.
General notes: Genus: 1079
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0177167-0 Collector(s) & number: Desmet, PG, 231 | 1999-8-24
South Africa, Northern Cape, Sandveld. Koingaas, Skulpfontein. Dunes to west of road Skulpfontein-Noos. 30° 7' 19" S; 17° 18' 30" E.
General notes: Plateau. Well-drained red-brown sandy soil. Level slope. Sandy flats; strandveld with hillocks. Karoo vegetation. No disturbance noted. Erect geophyte, 0.2m tall. Flowers yellow, pendant, tepals hinged, green at tips. Leaves barely succulent, twisted. Loc
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1554981-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayer, MB, 4394 | 1985-9-27
South Africa, Western Cape, Rooihoogte.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0772007-0 Collector(s) & number: Mudau, AC, 427 | 2007-8-15
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park, Farm Taaiboschvlakte 337.
General notes: Namaqualand Arid Grassland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: GHPG$0004275-0 Collector(s) & number: Buys, S, 442 | 2011-6-25
South Africa, Western Cape, On empty plot in 1st Ave, Kleinmond.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0767422-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 5838 | 2005-8-13
South Africa, Northern Cape, Kakamas District. Farm: Droëgrond, ca. 35 km southwest from Kakamas.
General notes: Biome: Nama Karoo. Vegetation type: Orange River Nama Karoo. Petals with dark green band in middle with yellowish-lime green margins.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0511644-0 Collector(s) & number: Walters, G, 9 | 1933-9-15
South Africa, Western Cape, Mowbray.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0046914-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 4887 | 1970-7-8
South Africa, Western Cape, ROBERTSON; ROBERTSON - MCGREGOR ROAD ON A HILL JUST OUTSIDE ROBERTSON.
General notes: On a hil with dry slope (W). succulents.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0046883-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 594 | 1884-6-
South Africa, Western Cape, SEA POINT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0759626-0 Collector(s) & number: Klopper, RR, 360 | 2006-8-7
South Africa, Northern Cape, Tankwa Karoo National Park. Farm Langekloof 60. Langkloof, between old homestead and Dikboshoek.
General notes: Upland Succulent Karoo. Gentle slope. Leaves spirally coiled. Flowers yellow with green midrib, pendent. Not common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0616758-0 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 286 | 1981-9-18
South Africa, Northern Cape, KAMIESBERG; JUST SOUTH OF NARAS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0273602-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, G, 514 | 2011-9-23
South Africa, Western Cape, Paardeberg, between Wellington & Malmesbury. Blijdschap, ±900 m N of farmhouse on ridge. 33.57835' S; 18.77590'E.
General notes: Fynbos biome. Boland Granite Fynbos vegetation. Moderate, mountain slope. Well-drained, sandy, rocky soil. Granite. Full sun. NE aspect. Recently burned. Geophyte. In seed. Leaves linear, chanelled, 3-4, spiralling tightly. Fruit present. Plant height ±20 cm. Only found 1 small population.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0759631-0 Collector(s) & number: Klopper, RR, 375 | 2006-8-9
South Africa, Northern Cape, Tankwa Karoo National Park. Farm Potklysberg East 1094. Pramberg, near foot.
General notes: Lowland Succulent Karoo. Moderate slope. Leaves spirally coiled, glandular pubescent. Flowers yellow with green midrib.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0758504-0 Collector(s) & number: Steyn, HM, 1012 | 2006-8-12
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park. S of Farm Taaibosduin on track to Hondeklipbaai road via Jantjieskop.
General notes: Red sandy soil. No slope. Leaves coiled; yellow-green pendulous flowers. Height: 15 - 40 cm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0046885-0 Collector(s) & number: Alexander-Prior, RC, PRE 35437 | 1846-8-13
South Africa, Western Cape, GREEN POINT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0863110-0 Collector(s) & number: Johannsmeier, AE, 67 | 2009-8-15
South Africa, Northern Cape, Namaqua National Park, NW corner on track through Taaibosch Farm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2013
SERIES CHAPTER
Hyacinthaceae: Albuca Manning, JC; Goldblatt, PIn: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 70-75
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Hyacinthaceae: Albuca L. Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Snijman, DAIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 99-103
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2009
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A molecular phylogeny and a revised classification of Ornithogaloideae (Hyacinthaceae) based on an analysis of four plastid DNA regions Manning, JC; Forest, F; Devey, DS; Fay, MF; Goldblatt, PTaxon 58(1)77-107
2006
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Notes on African Plants: Hyacinthaceae. Ornithogalum kirstenii (Albuca group), a new sp from Western Goldblatt, P; Manning, JCBothalia 36(1)86-89
2004
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A revised generic synopsis of Hyacinthaceae in sub-Saharan Africa, based on molecular evidence, incuding new combinations and the new tribe Pseudoprospereae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Fay, JMEdinburgh Journal of Botany 60(3)533-568
No results found for Albuca spiralis L.f.
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