Lachenalia anguinea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anguinea
ID:
682639
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sweet
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Brit. Fl. Gard. 5: t. 179 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681972
Common Names
- Anguine Lachenalia
- Anguine Cape-Cow-Lily
- Anguine Cape-Hyacinth
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lachenalia anguinea (also called Snake 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 anguinea 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lachenalia anguinea is white, and its seeds are small, round capsules. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Lachenalia anguinea 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 anguinea
Lachenalia anguinea can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Lachenalia anguinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachenalia anguinea?
Lachenalia anguinea
What is the common name of Lachenalia anguinea?
Snake lachenalia
What type of plant is Lachenalia anguinea?
Lachenalia anguinea 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-280353: Based on the initial data import
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.