Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
exigua
ID:
1408421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo, A.P.Dold, M.Pinter & Wetschnig) J.C.Manning

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 47(1)-a2252: 2 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420885



Common Names

  • Albuca exigua
  • Exigua Albuca
  • Exigua Dwarf Albuca


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Description

Albuca exigua (also called 'Small Albuca' and 'Small Onion', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has linear leaves and produces a spike of white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca exigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a groundcover. It is also used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Albuca exigua is yellow and bell-shaped with six petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca exigua is a succulent that is native to South Africa. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 12 inches (30 cm) in height. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and allowed to dry for a few days before planting.

Where to Find Albuca exigua

Albuca exigua is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Albuca exigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca exigua?

Albuca exigua

What is the family of Albuca exigua?

Asparagaceae

What is the common name of Albuca exigua?

Slender Albuca

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

Manuel-Benito Crespo (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Crespo' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
Anthony Patrick Dold (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Dold' in the authors string.
Wolfgang Wetschnig (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wetschnig' in the authors string.
Mario Martínez-Azorín (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Azorín' in the authors string.
Michael Pinter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pinter' in the authors string.