Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
duncanii
ID:
688016

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.F.Barker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 55: 630 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687349



Common Names

  • Duncanii lachenalia
  • Duncanii lily
  • Duncanii lachenalia lily


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Description

Lachenalia duncanii (also called the Duncani's Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen bulb native to South Africa. It can reach heights of up to 30 centimeters and is found in temperate climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands, riverbanks, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia duncanii is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachenalia duncanii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, slender petals. The flowers are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia duncanii can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division is best done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Lachenalia duncanii

Lachenalia duncanii can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky outcrops and grassland.

Lachenalia duncanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachenalia duncanii?

Lachenalia duncanii

What are the common names of Lachenalia duncanii?

Duncani's lachenalia

What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia duncanii?

Dry grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops

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,

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