Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
buchananii
ID:
755777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 11: 488 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755110

Common Names

  • Albuca Buchananii
  • Buchananii Onion
  • Buchananii Star-of-Bethlehem

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Description

Albuca buchananii (also called 'Buchanan's albuca', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers with a long, curved tube. It grows in grassy areas, rocky slopes, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca buchananii 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 buchananii 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 buchananii is an easy-to-grow bulbous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Albuca buchananii

Albuca buchananii is native to South Africa.

Albuca buchananii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca buchananii?

Albuca buchananii

What is the common name of Albuca buchananii?

Buchanan's Albuca

What is the natural habitat of Albuca buchananii?

Grassy woodlands

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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