Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 11: 407 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681884
Common Names
- Lachenalia carnosa
- Fleshy Lachenalia
- Fleshy Lachenalia Bush
Synonyms
- Lachenalia ovatifolia L.Guthrie [unknown]
Description
Lachenalia carnosa (also called Carnose Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hyacinthaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky outcrops. It is a bulbous perennial with narrow, strap-like leaves and bell-shaped, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lachenalia carnosa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. The plant has a high tolerance for drought and can also be used to control soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lachenalia carnosa has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, yellow-orange fruits that contain four seeds. The seeds are small and black with a white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lachenalia carnosa is a bulbous perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Lachenalia carnosa
Lachenalia carnosa is native to South Africa.
Lachenalia carnosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachenalia carnosa?
Lachenalia carnosa
What is the common name of Lachenalia carnosa?
Lachenalia
What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia carnosa?
Woodlands, scrub and rocky slopes
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,