Lachenalia barbarae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbarae
ID:
1408445
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.D.Duncan
Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 316: 262 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420909
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Lachenalia barbarae (also called Barbara's Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 20 cm tall and has small, fleshy leaves. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lachenalia barbarae is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lachenalia barbarae has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centres and long, thin leaves. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lachenalia barbarae is a perennial that is best grown from seed. Sow the seed in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The seed should be sown in the spring and the plants will bloom in the summer. The plants should be divided every few years to keep them healthy.
Where to Find Lachenalia barbarae
Lachenalia barbarae can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.
Lachenalia barbarae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachenalia barbarae?
Lachenalia barbarae
What is the common name of Lachenalia barbarae?
Lachenalia
Where is Lachenalia barbarae native to?
South Africa
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
Graham Duncan (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Duncan' in the authors string.