Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dinteri
ID:
755800

Status:
valid

Authors:
U.Müll.-Doblies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 106: 363 (1995 publ. 1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755133

Common Names

  • Albuca dinteri
  • Dinter's Albuca
  • Dinter's Onion

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Description

Albuca dinteri (also called 'Dinter's Onion', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to Namibia, where it is found in the Kunene and Khomas Regions. It is found in a variety of habitats, including rocky slopes, grassland, and dry riverbeds.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca dinteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots. It is also known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albuca dinteri has small, white flowers with yellow throats and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca dinteri is a drought-tolerant plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs.

Where to Find Albuca dinteri

Albuca dinteri is native to South Africa and grows in sandy soils.

Albuca dinteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca dinteri?

Albuca dinteri

What is the common name of Albuca dinteri?

Dinter's Albuca

What is the origin of Albuca dinteri?

South Africa

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-294520: Based on the initial data import
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.