Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
755893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dinter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 19: 157 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755226

Common Names

  • Albuca Paradoxa
  • Paradoxa Albuca
  • Paradoxa Onion

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Description

Albuca paradoxa (also called Paradoxical 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 paradoxa 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 paradoxa 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 paradoxa 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 paradoxa

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

Albuca paradoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca paradoxa?

Albuca paradoxa

What is the common name of Albuca paradoxa?

Paradoxical Albuca

What is the natural habitat of Albuca paradoxa?

Albuca paradoxa 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-294606: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.