Albuca papyracea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papyracea
ID:
755892
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 9: 709 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755225
Common Names
- Albuca Papyracea
- Papyracea Albuca
- Papyracea Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Albuca papyracea (also called Paper Albuca, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant with long, narrow, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Albuca papyracea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in pots. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Albuca papyracea is white in color and has a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Albuca papyracea 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 papyracea
Albuca papyracea can be found in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.
Albuca papyracea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albuca papyracea?
Albuca papyracea
What is the common name of Albuca papyracea?
Papery Albuca
What is the natural habitat of Albuca papyracea?
Albuca papyracea is native to South Africa and is found in rocky, sandy areas.
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-294605: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.