Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fibrotunicata
ID:
755816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gledhill & Oyewole

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 46: 98 (1972 publ. 1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755149

Common Names

  • Albuca fibrotunicata
  • Fibrotunicata Albuca
  • Fibrotunicata Onion

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Description

Albuca fibrotunicata (also called 'Fibrous Onion', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky areas. It has a succulent stem and narrow, grass-like leaves. It produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca fibrotunicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots. It is also known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Albuca fibrotunicata has small, white flowers with yellow throats and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca fibrotunicata is a small bulbous plant that is native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from offsets or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. It is best to divide the bulbs every few years to keep them healthy.

Where to Find Albuca fibrotunicata

Albuca fibrotunicata is native to South Africa and grows in sandy soils.

Albuca fibrotunicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca fibrotunicata?

Albuca fibrotunicata

What is the common name of Albuca fibrotunicata?

Fibrotunicata albuca

What is the natural habitat of Albuca fibrotunicata?

Albuca fibrotunicata is native to 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-294535: Based on the initial data import
David Gledhill (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gledhill' in the authors string.
S.O. Oyewole: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oyewole' in the authors string.