Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
elegans
ID:
683241

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.F.Barker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. South Africa 13: t. 508 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682574



Common Names

  • Cape Bells
  • Elegant Lachenalia
  • Lachenalia elegans


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Synonyms

  • Lachenalia elegans elegans [unknown]

Description

Lachenalia elegans (also called Elegant Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small white flowers and a native range in South Africa. It is found in grassy meadows, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia elegans 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 elegans has white or pink flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia elegans is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Lachenalia elegans

Lachenalia elegans can be found in the mountains of South Africa.

Lachenalia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachenalia elegans?

Lachenalia elegans

What is the common name of Lachenalia elegans?

Elegant Lachenalia

What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia elegans?

Grasslands, heaths, and open woods

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-280433: Based on the initial data import
Winsome Fanny Barker (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Barker' in the authors string.