Asparagaceae
Asparagaceae
Albuca
Albuca
Genus of perennial bulbous plants in the Asparagaceae family, native primarily to southern Africa. Albucas grow from underground bulbs and produce basal leaves that can be linear, channeled, or notably spiralized in some species. The nodding white-yellowish to green flowers have three inner petals with green or yellow stripes. Many species enter summer dormancy.
Beaucarnea
Beaucarnea
Genus of caudiciform plants in the family Asparagaceae, native to Mexico and Central America. Characterized by their bulbous base or swollen caudex that stores water and nutrients, and their crown of long drooping leaves. The best-known species is B. recurvata (ponytail palm), one of the world's most sold indoor plants.
Bowiea
Bowiea
Genus of bulbous geophytes in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae, native to eastern and southern Africa. They produce an exposed green photosynthesizing bulb from which highly branched twining stems emerge. The best-known species, B. volubilis, is commonly called "climbing onion" and is highly prized in succulent and caudiciform collections.
Bravoa
Bravoa
Genus of bulbous geophytes in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae, native to Mexico and Central America. They produce bulbs or rhizomes and erect flowering stems with tubular red or orange flowers. Currently many species are classified within the genus Polianthes, of which Bravoa was formerly a synonym.
Calibanus
Calibanus
A small genus of caudiciform plants from Mexico, belonging to the family Asparagaceae. They form a spectacular woody or corky caudex from which rigid, needle-like grass-like leaves emerge. Extremely drought-tolerant and sought after by collectors of rare plants.