Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
755747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Rec. Albany Mus. 1: 90 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755080

Common Names

  • Albuca acuminata
  • Acuminata Albuca
  • Pointed Albuca

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Description

Albuca acuminata (also called Acuminate Albuca, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is typically found in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca acuminata is used for its medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used to make paper, rope, and fabric.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albuca acuminata has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that are held in clusters on a tall, thin stem. The seeds are small, black, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca acuminata is a drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 3 feet.

Where to Find Albuca acuminata

Albuca acuminata is native to South Africa and can be found in moist, shady places.

Albuca acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca acuminata?

Albuca acuminata

What are the common names of Albuca acuminata?

Acuminate Albuca

What is the distribution of Albuca acuminata?

Found in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya

Species in the Albuca genus

Albuca abyssinica, Albuca acuminata, Albuca adlami, Albuca amboensis, Albuca aurea, Albuca batteniana, Albuca bifolia, Albuca bifoliata, Albuca bruce-bayeri, Albuca buchananii, Albuca canadensis, Albuca caudata, Albuca chlorantha, Albuca ciliaris, Albuca clanwilliamae-gloria, Albuca collina, Albuca concordiana, Albuca cooperi, Albuca corymbosa, Albuca cremnophila, Albuca crinifolia, Albuca crudenii, Albuca dalyae, Albuca decipiens, Albuca dinteri, Albuca donaldsonii, Albuca echinosperma, Albuca engleriana, Albuca etesiogaripensis, Albuca fastigiata, Albuca fibrotunicata, Albuca flaccida, Albuca foetida, Albuca fragrans, Albuca gageoides, Albuca galeata, Albuca gentilii, Albuca glandulosa, Albuca glauca, Albuca goswinii, Albuca hallii, Albuca hereroensis, Albuca hesquaspoortensis, Albuca homblei, Albuca humilis, Albuca juncifolia, Albuca karasbergensis, Albuca karooica, Albuca katangensis, Albuca kirkii,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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