Status:
valid
Authors:
van Jaarsv.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Herbertia 66: 147 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337469
Common Names
- Deacon's Albuca
- Albuca Deaconii
- Deacon's Onion
Description
Albuca deaconii (also called Deacon's Albuca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to China, India, and Nepal. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Albuca deaconii is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and as a tonic. It is also used as a timber for furniture and construction, as well as for firewood and charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Albuca deaconii has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Albuca deaconii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Albuca deaconii
Albuca deaconii is native to the grasslands of South Africa and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Albuca deaconii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albuca deaconii?
Albuca deaconii
What type of plant is Albuca deaconii?
Bulb
Where is Albuca deaconii found?
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,