Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1897: 285 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755081
Common Names
- Albuca adlami
- Adlami Albuca
- Adlam's Albuca
Description
Albuca adlami (also called Adlam's 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 adlami 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
The Albuca adlami flower is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albuca adlami is a small, evergreen bulbous plant that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It is native to South Africa and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach 3-4 inches in height.
Where to Find Albuca adlami
Albuca adlami is native to South Africa and can be found in moist, shady places.
Albuca adlami FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albuca adlami?
Albuca adlami
What are the common names of Albuca adlami?
Adlam's Albuca
What is the distribution of Albuca adlami?
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,