Albuca bracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
911937
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Taxon 58: 93 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911272
Common Names
- Albuca bracteata
- Bracteata Albuca
- Bracteata Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Albuca bracteata (also called 'Bracted Albuca', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is found in the temperate and subtropical regions of Africa. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Albuca bracteata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Albuca bracteata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Albuca bracteata is a small, perennial succulent plant that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. The leaves are a light green color and have a waxy coating. The flowers are small and white and appear in the spring and summer. It is easy to propagate by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in moist soil. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Albuca bracteata
Albuca bracteata can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Albuca bracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Albuca bracteata?
Albuca bracteata
What are the common names of Albuca bracteata?
Bracted albuca
What is the habitat of Albuca bracteata?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures
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-456152: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.