Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kirkii
ID:
755852

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Brenan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 91 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755185

Common Names

  • Albuca Kirkii
  • Kirkii Albuca
  • Kirkii Onion

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Description

Albuca kirkii (also called Kirk's Albuca, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is typically found in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca kirkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Albuca kirkii is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca kirkii 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 kirkii

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

Albuca kirkii FAQ

What is the common name of Albuca kirkii?

Kirkii Albuca

What is the natural habitat of Albuca kirkii?

Grassland, scrubland, and rocky hillsides

What is the flowering season of Albuca kirkii?

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-294569: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.