Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
paucifolia
ID:
911955

Status:
valid

Authors:
(U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Taxon 58: 95 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911290

Common Names

  • Albuca paucifolia
  • Paucifolia Albuca
  • Paucifolia Albuc

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Description

Albuca paucifolia (also called Few-leaved Albuca, among many other common names) is a perennial bulbous plant native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It has long, thin leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in rocky, sandy soils in the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation types.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca paucifolia is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or in containers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Albuca paucifolia sub. paucifolia
Albuca paucifolia sub. karooparkensis (U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White flowers with yellowish-green stripes. Seed: Small, round and black. Seedlings: Long, thin leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca paucifolia is a small, evergreen bulbous plant that is native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 10–15 cm (4–6 in). It has narrow, grey-green leaves and white flowers with yellow centres. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by division or from seed.

Where to Find Albuca paucifolia

Albuca paucifolia can be found in the Western Cape of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-456171: 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.
Dietrich Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.