Lachenalia angelica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angelica
ID:
688349
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.F.Barker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 55: 631 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687682
Common Names
- Lachenalia Angelica
- Angelica Lachenalia
- Angelica Fig
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lachenalia angelica (also called the Angelica Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Hyacinthaceae. It is native to South Africa. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lachenalia angelica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lachenalia angelica is a bell-shaped, white-colored flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lachenalia angelica is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 1 m. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have taken root.
Where to Find Lachenalia angelica
Lachenalia angelica is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and woodlands.
Lachenalia angelica FAQ
What is the common name of Lachenalia angelica?
Angelica Lachenalia
What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia angelica?
It is native to South Africa.
What is the flower color of Lachenalia angelica?
The flowers are white or pinkish.
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-280982: Based on the initial data import
Winsome Fanny Barker (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Barker' in the authors string.