Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
corymbosa
ID:
753302

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 60: 565 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752635



Common Names

  • Lachenalia corymbosa
  • Corymb-Flowered Lachenalia
  • Corymb-Flowered Cape-Hyacinth


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Description

Lachenalia corymbosa (also called Corymbose Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lachenalia corymbosa is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia corymbosa is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated from seed or from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little water once established. It can be propagated from offsets by cutting the offsets from the parent plant and planting them in a pot with soil. The offsets should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Lachenalia corymbosa

Lachenalia corymbosa is native to South Africa.

Lachenalia corymbosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachenalia corymbosa?

Lachenalia corymbosa

What is the common name of Lachenalia corymbosa?

Corymbose Lachenalia

What are the characteristics of Lachenalia corymbosa?

Lachenalia corymbosa is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stalk. The flowers are white or pink, and the leaves are long and narrow.

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-292126: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.