This plant was found by Bayer North of Joubertina.  To me it looks like an astroloba.  It is very slow in cultivation.  The spiraling leaves are hard, smooth, and taper to a sharp point.  In the photo you can see the emergence of the very thin inflorescence spike.

Photo 02/04/01
Page Updated 09/13/03

Plant Data: North of Joubertina

Obtained  09/02/99  DEM206

Vendor; Burks Nursery