Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aloides
ID:
682617

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 2: 321 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681950



Common Names

  • Aloides Lachenalia
  • Aloides Cape-Cow-Lily
  • Aloides Cape-Hyacinth


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Description

Lachenalia aloides (also called 'Aloe-Like Lachenalia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen bulb native to South Africa. It has an upright, spreading habit and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is commonly found in woodland, scrub and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia aloides is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lachenalia aloides var. aurea (Lindl.) Engl.
Lachenalia aloides var. quadricolor (Jacq.) Engl.
Lachenalia aloides var. aloides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lachenalia aloides is white, and its seeds are small, round capsules. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia aloides is a bulb native to South Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10 and prefers well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is usually done by seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil. Offsets should be removed in the summer and planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Lachenalia aloides

Lachenalia aloides can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Lachenalia aloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachenalia aloides?

Lachenalia aloides

What is the common name of Lachenalia aloides?

Aloe-like lachenalia

What type of plant is Lachenalia aloides?

Lachenalia aloides is a bulbous perennial

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-280351: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.