Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
algoensis
ID:
682380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schönland

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 1: 443 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681713



Common Names

  • Lachenalia algoensis
  • Algoa Lachenalia
  • Algoa Cape Cow's Tail


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Description

Lachenalia algoensis (also called Algoa Lachenalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen bulb native to South Africa. It has strap-shaped leaves and produces clusters of bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. It grows in sandy soils in grasslands and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia algoensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. The plant has a high tolerance for drought and can also be used to control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachenalia algoensis has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia algoensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be propagated by taking softwood cuttings in the spring or by sowing seeds in the fall. It is also possible to propagate by division in the spring.

Where to Find Lachenalia algoensis

Lachenalia algoensis can be found in South Africa.

Lachenalia algoensis FAQ

What is the common name of Lachenalia algoensis?

Algoa Bay Lachenalia

What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia algoensis?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

What is the average height of Lachenalia algoensis?

4-6 inches

Species in the Lachenalia genus

Lachenalia whitehillensis, Lachenalia moniliformis, Lachenalia giessii, Lachenalia ameliae, Lachenalia valeriae, Lachenalia algoensis, Lachenalia polypodantha, Lachenalia carnosa, Lachenalia capensis, Lachenalia campanulata, Lachenalia bulbifera, Lachenalia buchubergensis, Lachenalia aloides, Lachenalia bowkeri, Lachenalia anguinea, Lachenalia bolusii, Lachenalia bachmannii, Lachenalia concordiana, Lachenalia mutabilis, Lachenalia multifolia, Lachenalia montana, Lachenalia mediana, Lachenalia mathewsii, Lachenalia nervosa, Lachenalia martinae, Lachenalia marginata, Lachenalia margaretae, Lachenalia macgregoriorum, Lachenalia luteola, Lachenalia maximiliani, Lachenalia peersii, Lachenalia pearsonii, Lachenalia namaquensis, Lachenalia orthopetala, Lachenalia patula, Lachenalia framesii, Lachenalia flava, Lachenalia fistulosa, Lachenalia elegans, Lachenalia glaucophylla, Lachenalia dasybotrya, Lachenalia convallarioides, Lachenalia congesta, Lachenalia comptonii, Lachenalia longibracteata, Lachenalia liliflora, Lachenalia latimerae, Lachenalia klinghardtiana, Lachenalia juncifolia, Lachenalia isopetala,

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-280328: Based on the initial data import
Selmar Schonland (1860-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schönland' in the authors string.