Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
echinosperma
ID:
755802

Status:
valid

Authors:
U.Müll.-Doblies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 105: 336 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755135

Common Names

  • Albuca echinosperma
  • Echinosperma Albuca
  • Echinosperma Onion

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Description

Albuca echinosperma (also called African Onion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of succulent, linear leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca echinosperma 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

The flower of Albuca echinosperma is a small yellowish-white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca echinosperma 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 echinosperma

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

Albuca echinosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca echinosperma?

Albuca echinosperma

What is the common name of Albuca echinosperma?

Echinosperma albuca

What is the natural habitat of Albuca echinosperma?

Albuca echinosperma 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-294522: Based on the initial data import
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.