Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
755879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schönland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Rec. Albany Mus. 2: 262 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000755212



Common Names

  • Albuca Nana
  • Nana Albuca
  • Nana Onion


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Description

Albuca nana (also called Dwarf Albuca, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant with short, narrow, grey-green leaves and white flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Albuca nana is used for its medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used to make paper, rope, and fabric.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Albuca nana is white in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Albuca nana is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Albuca nana

Albuca nana can be found in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.

Albuca nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Albuca nana?

Albuca nana

What is the common name of Albuca nana?

Dwarf albuca

What is the natural habitat of Albuca nana?

It 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-294594: Based on the initial data import
Selmar Schonland (1860-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönland' in the authors string.