Astroloba corrugata N.L.Mey. & Gideon F.Sm.
Corrugated astroloba
Astroloba corrugata is a recently described species (Meyer & Smith) from the Western Cape of South Africa, characterized by the corrugated or wrinkled leaf surface that gives it its specific name. It grows in the Ladismith and Montagu area, often in stony habitats alongside Curio radicans. Previously confused with A. aspera, from which it is distinguished by more precise leaf characters.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Astroloba |
| Growth Habit | Compact 5-ranked spiral rosette; can branch; height 15–25 cm; forming clumps over time. |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated (NE) by IUCN; recently described species with restricted distribution. |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.0 |
| Type | Well-drained, sandy-stony with little organic matter |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Well-drained, sandy-stony with little organic matter
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
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Every 2–3 years in spring
Diluted cactus fertilizer (¼ dose) monthly in spring and summer
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
Not toxic to humans; possibly mildly irritant to pets
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Plant Health
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"Recently described species that resolves the historical taxonomic confusion with A. aspera. The populations from Montagu and Ladismith (Western Cape) are the locus classicus. Leaf corrugation is more intense in plants exposed to greater insolation."
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