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Baboon root (Babiana)
Baboon root is a genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae composed of about 80 recognized species. The majority of these species are endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. 
Lifespan
Perennial
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Attributes of Baboon root
Plant Height
40 cm
Spread
35 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Baboon root
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagus and allies
Family
Iris
Genus
Baboon root
Distribution of Baboon root
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Distribution Map of Baboon root
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Baboon root
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The Bulbaceous South African plant genus baboon root requires full sun and well-drained soil. Baboon root plants prefer cool, dry winters and hot, wet summers, aligning with their native Mediterranean climate. Basic care includes regular watering during growing seasons and decreased watering during dormancy. Common challenges involve vulnerability to mealybugs and fungal diseases such as rust. Seasonal considerations include protecting baboon root from frost in cold climates and ensuring enough sunlight exposure year-round.
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8 most common species：
Baboon flower
Baboon flower is a flowering plant that attracts baboons to its bulbs for food. This perennial flower is native to South Africa and its blue to violet flowers bloom during late winter to early spring.
Baboon flower
The delightful aroma and freesia-like flowers of the baboon flower have earned it The Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden Merit Award. This plant is commonly called the baboon flower because it’s a favored food of baboons in South Africa. The flowers smell like lemons and can be grown in pots for display in gardens and patios.
Babiana fragrans
Babiana fragrans boasts a delightful scent, attracting pollinators to its vibrant, tubular flowers. Native to South Africa, its environment has taught it resilience, with a bulbous root system adapted to survive dry spells. This perennial bursts with color in spring, nestled amidst sword-shaped leaves, making it a jewel in any temperate garden.
Babiana fourcadei
Babiana fourcadei is a striking South African bulbous plant with a compact growth habit. It features vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers, often in shades of pink or purple, that bloom atop slender stems. The foliage is typically pleated, adding to its textured charm. Adapted to Mediterranean climates, babiana fourcadei thrives in well-drained soils and benefits from dry summer dormancy, a survival strategy for its natural, seasonal arid conditions.
Babiana dregei
Babiana dregei flaunts velvety, funnel-shaped flowers in striking shades of violet and blue, a signature appeal among the South African flora where it thrives. Its sword-like leaves emerge in a fan pattern, adapted to capture scarce moisture from its arid native habitat. This cormous perennial showcases a hardy resilience, nestling into sandy soils, and bursting into bloom after winter rains.
Babiana patersoniae
Babiana patersoniae is characterized by vibrant, funnel-shaped flowers, often a striking blue or purple, which bloom above sword-like foliage. Thriving in sandy soils, this South African native is adapted to a Mediterranean climate, relying on winter rains and dry summers to regulate its growth cycle. The attractive blooms not only add splendor to rocky gardens but also attract pollinators, playing a role in local ecosystems.
Babiana tubiflora
Babiana tubiflora is a captivating plant characterized by its funnel-shaped, vibrant flowers, often in shades of blue or purple. These eye-catching blooms sit atop sturdy, narrow leaves that form a dense cluster at the base. Native to South African landscapes, it thrives in sandy soils and is well-adapted to Mediterranean climates. Babiana tubiflora's distinctive flowers not only add a touch of exotic flair to gardens but also attract pollinators.
Baboon-root
Baboon-root is a captivating bulbous plant proudly exhibiting a striking display of tubular, often bi-colored flowers. Its vivid blossoms sit atop erect, slender stems surrounded by sword-shaped leaves that perform a ballet with the wind. Thriving in sandy soils, baboon-root has adapted to arid conditions, its bulbs retreating underground to outlast dry seasons, their resurgence synchronized with the rains, making it a resilient and enchanting addition to any garden.
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Baboon flower
Baboon flower
Baboon flower is a flowering plant that attracts baboons to its bulbs for food. This perennial flower is native to South Africa and its blue to violet flowers bloom during late winter to early spring.
Baboon flower
Baboon flower
The delightful aroma and freesia-like flowers of the baboon flower have earned it The Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden Merit Award. This plant is commonly called the baboon flower because it’s a favored food of baboons in South Africa. The flowers smell like lemons and can be grown in pots for display in gardens and patios.
Babiana fragrans
Babiana fragrans
Babiana fragrans boasts a delightful scent, attracting pollinators to its vibrant, tubular flowers. Native to South Africa, its environment has taught it resilience, with a bulbous root system adapted to survive dry spells. This perennial bursts with color in spring, nestled amidst sword-shaped leaves, making it a jewel in any temperate garden.
Babiana fourcadei
Babiana fourcadei
Babiana fourcadei is a striking South African bulbous plant with a compact growth habit. It features vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers, often in shades of pink or purple, that bloom atop slender stems. The foliage is typically pleated, adding to its textured charm. Adapted to Mediterranean climates, babiana fourcadei thrives in well-drained soils and benefits from dry summer dormancy, a survival strategy for its natural, seasonal arid conditions.
Babiana dregei
Babiana dregei
Babiana dregei flaunts velvety, funnel-shaped flowers in striking shades of violet and blue, a signature appeal among the South African flora where it thrives. Its sword-like leaves emerge in a fan pattern, adapted to capture scarce moisture from its arid native habitat. This cormous perennial showcases a hardy resilience, nestling into sandy soils, and bursting into bloom after winter rains.
Babiana patersoniae
Babiana patersoniae
Babiana patersoniae is characterized by vibrant, funnel-shaped flowers, often a striking blue or purple, which bloom above sword-like foliage. Thriving in sandy soils, this South African native is adapted to a Mediterranean climate, relying on winter rains and dry summers to regulate its growth cycle. The attractive blooms not only add splendor to rocky gardens but also attract pollinators, playing a role in local ecosystems.
Babiana tubiflora
Babiana tubiflora
Babiana tubiflora is a captivating plant characterized by its funnel-shaped, vibrant flowers, often in shades of blue or purple. These eye-catching blooms sit atop sturdy, narrow leaves that form a dense cluster at the base. Native to South African landscapes, it thrives in sandy soils and is well-adapted to Mediterranean climates. Babiana tubiflora's distinctive flowers not only add a touch of exotic flair to gardens but also attract pollinators.
Baboon-root
Baboon-root
Baboon-root is a captivating bulbous plant proudly exhibiting a striking display of tubular, often bi-colored flowers. Its vivid blossoms sit atop erect, slender stems surrounded by sword-shaped leaves that perform a ballet with the wind. Thriving in sandy soils, baboon-root has adapted to arid conditions, its bulbs retreating underground to outlast dry seasons, their resurgence synchronized with the rains, making it a resilient and enchanting addition to any garden.
Fine rat-tail bobejaantjie
Fine rat-tail bobejaantjie
Fine rat-tail bobejaantjie is notable for its unique 'rat's tail' appendage that sticks out above its flowers, believed to aid in its pollination by birds. This South African native forms a low-growing clump with sword-shaped leaves and showcases vivid, tubular flowers ranging from red to yellow. Its adaptations are fine-tuned to its fynbos habitat, prospering in sandy, well-drained soils.
Babiana tubulosa
Babiana tubulosa
Babiana tubulosa is a South African perennial bearing striking tubular flowers, usually in vibrant blues or purples. This cormous plant thrives in well-drained sandy soils, often in areas with a Mediterranean climate marked by wet winters and dry summers. The lance-shaped leaves and the characteristic bloom shape ensure pollination by long-tongued bees, which are attracted to the flower's funnel-like form.
Babiana villosula
Babiana villosula
Babiana villosula is a South African flowering bulbous plant with soft, hairy foliage and striking blooms. Its distinctively velvety leaves help retain moisture, an adaptation to its arid native habitats. The vibrant, funnel-shaped flowers emerge in spring, exhibiting a radiant blend of colors, which may vary from plant to plant, and attract a variety of pollinators.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
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All Species
More Genus
Baboon root
Babiana
Baboon root is a genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae composed of about 80 recognized species. The majority of these species are endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Baboon root
Feedback
Attributes of Baboon root
Plant Height
40 cm
Spread
35 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Baboon root
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Iris Genus
Baboon root Distribution of Baboon root
Feedback
Distribution Map of Baboon root
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Baboon root
Feedback
The Bulbaceous South African plant genus baboon root requires full sun and well-drained soil. Baboon root plants prefer cool, dry winters and hot, wet summers, aligning with their native Mediterranean climate. Basic care includes regular watering during growing seasons and decreased watering during dormancy. Common challenges involve vulnerability to mealybugs and fungal diseases such as rust. Seasonal considerations include protecting baboon root from frost in cold climates and ensuring enough sunlight exposure year-round.
How to Water Baboon root?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Baboon root?
How to Propagate Baboon root?
How to Plant Baboon root?
Exploring the Baboon root Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Baboon flower
Baboon flower is a flowering plant that attracts baboons to its bulbs for food. This perennial flower is native to South Africa and its blue to violet flowers bloom during late winter to early spring.
Baboon flower
The delightful aroma and freesia-like flowers of the baboon flower have earned it The Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden Merit Award. This plant is commonly called the baboon flower because it’s a favored food of baboons in South Africa. The flowers smell like lemons and can be grown in pots for display in gardens and patios.
Babiana fragrans
Babiana fragrans boasts a delightful scent, attracting pollinators to its vibrant, tubular flowers. Native to South Africa, its environment has taught it resilience, with a bulbous root system adapted to survive dry spells. This perennial bursts with color in spring, nestled amidst sword-shaped leaves, making it a jewel in any temperate garden.
Babiana fourcadei
Babiana fourcadei is a striking South African bulbous plant with a compact growth habit. It features vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers, often in shades of pink or purple, that bloom atop slender stems. The foliage is typically pleated, adding to its textured charm. Adapted to Mediterranean climates, babiana fourcadei thrives in well-drained soils and benefits from dry summer dormancy, a survival strategy for its natural, seasonal arid conditions.
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All Species of Baboon root
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
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