Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fastigiata
ID:
755813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dryand.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 5: 296 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755146

Common Names

  • Albuca fastigiata
  • Fastigiata Albuca
  • Fastigiata Onion

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Description

Albuca fastigiata (also called 'Fastigiate Onion', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky areas. It has a succulent stem and narrow, grass-like leaves. It produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca fastigiata 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 fastigiata 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 fastigiata is a small bulbous plant that is native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from offsets or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. It is best to divide the bulbs every few years to keep them healthy.

Where to Find Albuca fastigiata

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

Albuca fastigiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca fastigiata?

Albuca fastigiata

What is the common name of Albuca fastigiata?

Fastigiata albuca

What is the natural habitat of Albuca fastigiata?

Albuca fastigiata 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,

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