Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 44: 166 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682589
Common Names
- Dwarf Lachenalia
- Lachenalia dasybotrya
Description
Lachenalia dasybotrya (also called Woolly Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It has white, bell-shaped flowers and its leaves are lanceolate in shape. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lachenalia dasybotrya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lachenalia dasybotrya has a bright yellow flower with a pinkish-purple throat. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lachenalia dasybotrya is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, evergreen plant that grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°F (-20°C).
Where to Find Lachenalia dasybotrya
Lachenalia dasybotrya can be found in the mountains of South Africa.
Lachenalia dasybotrya FAQ
What are the ideal conditions for Lachenalia dasybotrya?
Lachenalia dasybotrya prefers a sunny, well-drained position and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
How often should I water Lachenalia dasybotrya?
Lachenalia dasybotrya should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not too much as it may cause root rot.
How do I propagate Lachenalia dasybotrya?
Lachenalia dasybotrya can be propagated by division or by seed.
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,