PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / ASPARAGALES / HYACINTHACEAE / ORNITHOGALOIDEAE / ALBUCA / UROPHYLLON / BRACTEATA
Perennial, gregarious, succulent geophyte, 0.6-1.8 m high; bulbilliferous, bulb often exposed, green. Leaves 8-12, spreading, lanceolate, 0.4-1.0 m long, flaccid. Inflorescence a many-flowered, dense raceme with long-attenuate bracts; pedicels 5-15 mm long; flowers white with broad, green keels; tepals ± 9 mm long. Stamens: filaments ovate-acuminate or with short basal extensions. Flowering time Aug.-May. Fruit a globose to trigonous capsule, 10 mm long. From: Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Hyacinthaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1771-1810. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Bulbous geophyte, 1-1.5 m, bulbilliferous. Leaves spreading, often flaccid. Flowers many, in a dense raceme, white with a broad, green central band, with long-attenuate bracts. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Snijman, DA. 2012. Hyacinthaceae: Albuca L. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 99-103. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Widespread, grassland and savanna, hill slopes, well-drained soil, sandstone and quartzite, full sun. Upper Karoo, Sub-Escarpment Grassland, Sub-Escarpment Savanna, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Drakensberg Grassland, Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld, Albany Thicket. From: Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Hyacinthaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1771-1810. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
5 to 1920 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Endemic
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Names and Sources
Published in: Taxon 58(1): 93 (2009)
Ornithogalum bracteatum Thunb.
Published in: Prodr. Pl. Cap. 1: 62 (1794)
Ornithogalum caudatum Aiton
Ornithogalum longibracteatum Jacq.
Published in: Hort. Bot. Vindob. 3: 18. t. 29 (1776)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils onion | English | Acocks, JPH. 1976. Field notebooks (1936-1976). |
Ornithogalum longibracteatum Jacq. |
| masxabana | Xhosa | Acocks, JPH. 1976. Field notebooks (1936-1976). |
Ornithogalum longibracteatum Jacq. |
| Masxabana | Xhosa | Obermeyer, AA. 1978. Ornithogalum: A revision of the southern African species., Bothalia 12(3): 323-376. |
Ornithogalum longibracteatum Jacq. |
| pregnant onion | English | Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Hyacinthaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1771-1810. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. | |
| uMababaza | Zulu | Acocks, JPH. 1976. Field notebooks (1936-1976). |
Ornithogalum longibracteatum Jacq. |
| uMababaza | Zulu | Balkwill, K; Williams, VL; Witkowski, ETF. 2001. A lexicon of plants traded in the Witwatersrand umuthi shops, South Africa, Bothalia 31(1&2): 71-98. |
Ornithogalum longibracteatum Jacq. |
| umababza | Zulu | Acocks, JPH. 1976. Field notebooks (1936-1976). |
Ornithogalum longibracteatum Jacq. |
| Wild onion | English | Acocks, JPH. 1976. Field notebooks (1936-1976). |
Ornithogalum longibracteatum Jacq. |
| wild onion | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. |
Ornithogalum longibracteatum Jacq. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asparagales
FAMILY Hyacinthaceae
SUBFAMILY Ornithogaloideae
GENUS Albuca
SUBGENUS Urophyllon
SPECIES bracteata
60 results for Albuca bracteata (Thunb.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Year
Barcode: PRE0048530-0 Collector(s) & number: Stephen, JJF, 710 | 1972-5-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NDUMU; 3 KM SE. OF NDUMU POLICE STATION.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0475204-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 8007 | 1971-10-20
South Africa, Western Cape, KLEIN BRAK RIVER; ALONG N2 JUST W. OF KLEIN BRAK RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0475372-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 4986 | 1976-10-10
South Africa, Eastern Cape, CAMBRIA FOR. STA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0542282-0 Collector(s) & number: Giffen, MH, 1123 | 1942-12-17
South Africa, Eastern Cape, SEYMOUR; JUANASBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0561986-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, GF, 8 | 2001-11-9
South Africa, Western Cape, Take Buffalo Bay turn-off from N2 highway, c.a. 12 km West of Knysna, next to road just after turn-off.
General notes: Locally abundant. Voucher for FPA plate (2003).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0580278-0 Collector(s) & number: Nienaber, EP, EN 655 | 1999-10-15
South Africa, Eastern Cape, R75 Uitenhage to Jansenville. ± 10 km turn right to Amanzi. ± 5 km to farm.
General notes: Savanna. Valley bushveld/false macchia. Hill slope. Soil. Well-drained. Sand. Sandstone & quartzite. Full sun. Gentle slope. NW aspect. Biotic effect: none seen. Occasional. 2 components. Owner: Mr. P. Niven, telnr. 041-9615047
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0612020-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, S, 805 | 1982-2-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, NTSUBANE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0653770-0 Collector(s) & number: Pretorius, R, 15 | --
South Africa, Mpumalanga, HAZYVIEW; KIEPERSOL; PLAAS HARMONY VAN MEV. MCQUEEN.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0703494-0 Collector(s) & number: Dlamini, B, s.n. | 1957-12-2
Eswatini, MBABANE DIST.; SHEBA'S VEIL.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0703495-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 28961 | 1960-2-15
Eswatini, HLATIKULU DIST.; SIBOWE RIVER.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0713816-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobs, C, 7 | 1985-9-30
South Africa, Western Cape, GROENKOP; LANGS PAD NABY GROENKOP.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0765498-0 Collector(s) & number: Bredenkamp, CL, 3383 | 2006-3-3
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Allemansfontein Farm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0770713-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, PP, 936 | 2005-2-28
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Baviaanskloof Valley, to Paul Sauer Dam (Kouga Dam)
General notes: Reddish brown soil. Erect herb. Plant height: 1-1.5 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0802693-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 12315 | 1993-7-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Greater Durban Area: Inanda Mission Reserve 4579; Matabetulu Area, near base of Mzinyathi Falls. 29°41'S ; 30°54'E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0803321-0 Collector(s) & number: Victor, JE, 372 | 1993-8-17
South Africa, Western Cape, George Dist: Victoria Bay western headland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0848410-0 Collector(s) & number: Smook, L, 12056 | 2009-1-18
Angola, Namibe Province: enroute Humpata to Namibe.
General notes: Dry, gentle rolling country with rocky outcrops; rocks large. Growing between large rocks on plain. Flowers pale yellow with green strips.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061970-0 Collector(s) & number: Trauseld, WR, 1022 | 1968-12-2
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, GIANT'S CASTLE GAME RES.; INJASUTI AREA; SPUR OF LITTLE BERG.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061988-0 Collector(s) & number: Flanagan, HG, 1709 | 1893-2-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KOMGA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062004-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 1590 | 1893-2-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, QUEENSTOWN; MT. SIDES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061976-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 4332 | 1962-11-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE DIST.; PORT EDWARD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061984-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GC, 936 | 1950-11-29
South Africa, Eastern Cape, MIDDELBURG DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062010-0 Collector(s) & number: Dyer, RA, 2234 | 1929-11-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALBANY DIST.; SIDBURY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061973-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 6442 | 1965-8-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ALFRED DIST.; HORSESHOE FARM.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061987-0 Collector(s) & number: Long, FR, 1274 | 1934-5-27
South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; KAMACHS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061991-0 Collector(s) & number: Stent, SM, 4386 | --
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062008-0 Collector(s) & number: du Toit, M, 17639 | --
South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP DIV.; OSBOSCH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062000-0 Collector(s) & number: Pegler, AM, 2018 | 1911-7-9
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KENTANI DIST.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061972-0 Collector(s) & number: Feely, JM, 7 | 1960-1-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; ST. LUCIA EAST; W. OF MT. TABOR.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061974-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 4515 | 1962-10-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PORT SHEPSTONE DIST.; PORT EDWARD; NEAR POLICE STATION.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061986-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A 17755 | -12-25
South Africa, Eastern Cape, HUMANSDORP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061978-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 6394 | 1920-2-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MOUNT ASHLEY.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061981-0 Collector(s) & number: Bos, JJ, 919 | 1963-12-3
South Africa, Western Cape, KARATARA; OLD ROAD BETWEEN KNYSNA AND GEORGE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061971-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 4795 | 1969-4-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, JOSINI; 25 MI. [40 KM] E. OF JOSINI DAM [PONGOLAPOORT DAM] ON ROAD TO SORDWANA BAY.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061980-0 Collector(s) & number: de Vries, M, PRE 36454 | 1940-9-9
South Africa, Eastern Cape, AMABELE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062003-0 Collector(s) & number: Flanagan, HG, 1111 | 1891-11-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KOMGA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0062012-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 8667 | 1969-5-20
South Africa, Eastern Cape, MKAMBATI WATERFALL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0061983-0 Collector(s) & number: Archibald, EEA, 5198 | 1953-9-21
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALEXANDRIA DIST.; ZUURBERG PASS; SOUTH SIDE OF PASS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0063019-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 9672 | 1970-2-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, GIBRALTAR
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0064382-0 Collector(s) & number: Sim, TR, 1715 | 1893-11-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KING WILLIAMS TOWN D; PIRIE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0110750-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Vuuren, DRJ, 1801 | 1965-11-15
South Africa, Limpopo, PIETERSBURG DIST.; VEEKRAAL, 7 MI. E. OF HAENERTSBURG.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1481418-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, SB336 | 2001-7-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Fisantekraal development along north-western edge of Still Bay municipal area. Altitude: ±80 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1554839-0 Collector(s) & number: Goulimis, s.n. | 1948-8-28
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Kieskama Hoek, Amatola Mountains.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1554840-0 Collector(s) & number: Hadge, WH, A-7 | 1951-1-17
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Groot River Pass. Humansdorp, C.P.
General notes: Photo._x000D_
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1554838-0 Collector(s) & number: Henry, P, N.B.G. 1768/34 | 1940-5-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hluhluwe. Zululand.
General notes: Quoted in Jour. S.A. Bot. Vol. XI Pt IV p.166.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1554836-0 Collector(s) & number: Bayliss, RD, 3049 | 1965-12-3
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Albany. C.P.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1554837-0 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 4369 | 1947-1-11
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Near Maritzburg on Richmond road.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1555424-0 Collector(s) & number: Neser, S., s.n. | 1975-9-25
South Africa, Western Cape, S. Cape, Grootrivier Pass - east of Plettenberg Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1486397-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, SB913 | 2001-7-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Johan Conradie se bos, Still Bay NW corner. 34° 21' S 21° 23' E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1486398-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, SB393 | 2004-10-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Johan Conradie se Bos, Stilbaai. 34° 21' S 21° 23' E
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1486399-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, SB393 | 2004-10-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Johan Conradie se Bos, Stilbaai. 34° 21' S 21° 23' E
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Hyacinthaceae Bredenkamp, CLIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3)1771-1810
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Hyacinthaceae: Albuca L. Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P; Snijman, DAIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 99-103
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2009
1997
1997
1982
SERIES
Outeniqua, Tsitsikamma and Eastern Little Karoo Moriarty, ASouth African Wild Flower Guide 2: 206-206
Bot. Soc. SA, Kirstenbosch, Cape Town
1978
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Ornithogalum: A revision of the southern African species. Obermeyer, AABothalia 12(3)323-376
1945
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A revision of the South African species of Ornithogalum Part III Leighton, FMJournal of South African Botany 11: 135-182
No results found for Albuca bracteata (Thunb.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
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