Albuca concordiana, commonly known as the “Corkscrew Albuca,” is a petite, enduring plant that typically reaches a maximum height of 20 cenᴛι̇ɱeters. It has a tendency to produce offsets, forming compact clusters. Its most captivating feature is its unique coiled leaves, resembling corkscrews, which can grow up to 7 cenᴛι̇ɱeters in length and 4 millimeters in width. These leaves are bluish-grey, flat, smooth, and marked by delicate longitudinal grooves. The coiled foliage bears a striking resemblance to curly hair, making A. concordiana highly sought after by succulent enthusiasts.
The bulb of this plant is exceptionally diminutive ând nearly perfectly spherical, with tunics that become papery towards the top. During the blooming period, which occurs from August to late September, the leaves tend to wither. The inflorescence emerges during this ᴛι̇ɱe, arranged in a raceme, a botanical term for a clustered arrangement. The flowers within the inflorescence are fragrant, featuring six yellow petals adorned with a prominent green stripe.
Scientific Name: Albuca concordiana Synonyms:
- Albuca aperta
- Albuca pruinosa
- Coilonox concordianum
- Ornithogalum apertum
- Ornithogalum concordianum
Scientific Classification:
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Subfamily: Scilloideae
- Genus: Albuca
Habitat: Albuca concordiana is indigenous to a region spanning from southern Namibι̇a to the northwestern Cape in Karoo, and the southeastern cape in South Africa. It thrives in stony flats within xerophyllous scrubs, thriving in hot, arid climates with winter rainfall. This unique plant has captured the fascination of succulent aficionados worldwide.