Status:
valid
Authors:
Rendle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 34: 131 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755134
Common Names
- Albuca donaldsonii
- Donaldson's Albuca
- Donaldson's Onion
Description
Albuca echinosperma (also called Spiny-Fruit Albuca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and rocky areas. The plant has a rosette of succulent leaves and produces white flowers in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Albuca donaldsonii 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
Flower: Albuca echinosperma has yellow-green flowers with white stripes. Seed: The seeds of Albuca echinosperma are small and dark brown. Seedlings: The seedlings of Albuca echinosperma have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albuca donaldsonii 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 donaldsonii
Albuca donaldsonii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.
Albuca donaldsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albuca donaldsonii?
Albuca donaldsonii
What is the common name of Albuca donaldsonii?
Donaldsonii albuca
What is the natural habitat of Albuca donaldsonii?
Albuca donaldsonii is native to 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,