Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
callista
ID:
1321741

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.D.Duncan & T.J.Edwards

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Genus Lachenalia : 153 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334195



Common Names

  • Lachenalia callista
  • Callista Lachenalia
  • Callista Lachenalia Bulb


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Description

Lachenalia callista (also called Callista Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is an evergreen perennial with a rosette of strap-shaped leaves and flowers that are white with a yellow throat. It is found in grassland, scrub, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia callista is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachenalia callista has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are arranged in racemes. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons that are oval-shaped and a pair of true leaves that are trifoliate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia callista is a bulbous perennial that can be grown from seed or offsets. It can be propagated by division or by separating offsets. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil moist but not wet. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Lachenalia callista

Lachenalia callista can be found in South Africa.

Lachenalia callista FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachenalia callista?

Lachenalia callista

What is the common name of Lachenalia callista?

Callista's Lachenalia

Where is Lachenalia callista 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

Trevor J. Edwards (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Edwards' in the authors string.
Graham Duncan (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Duncan' in the authors string.