Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
karooica
ID:
755849

Status:
valid

Authors:
U.Müll.-Doblies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 105: 367 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755182

Common Names

  • Albuca Karooica
  • Karooica Albuca
  • Karooica Onion

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Description

Albuca karooica (also called 'Karoo 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 karooica 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 karooica has yellow-green flowers with white stripes. Seed: The seeds of Albuca karooica are small and dark brown. Seedlings: The seedlings of Albuca karooica have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca karooica is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Albuca karooica

Albuca karooica can be found in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.

Albuca karooica FAQ

What is the common name of Albuca karooica?

Karoo Albuca

What is the natural habitat of Albuca karooica?

Grassland, scrubland, and rocky hillsides

What is the flowering season of Albuca karooica?

Summer

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-294566: Based on the initial data import
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.