Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
buffelspoortensis
ID:
1408420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Van Jaarsv.

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Aloe 52: 17 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420884

Common Names

  • Albuca buffelspoortensis
  • Buffelspoortensis Albuca
  • Buffelspoortensis Buffelspoort Albuca

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Description

Albuca buffelspoortensis (also called 'Buffelspoort Albuca' and 'Buffelspoort Onion', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has linear leaves and produces a spike of white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca buffelspoortensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a groundcover. It is also used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Albuca buffelspoortensis is yellow and bell-shaped with six petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca buffelspoortensis is a succulent that is native to South Africa. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 12 inches (30 cm) in height. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and allowed to dry for a few days before planting.

Where to Find Albuca buffelspoortensis

Albuca buffelspoortensis is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Albuca buffelspoortensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca buffelspoortensis?

Albuca buffelspoortensis

What is the family of Albuca buffelspoortensis?

Asparagaceae

What is the common name of Albuca buffelspoortensis?

Buffelspoort Albuca

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,

References

Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.