Status:
valid
Authors:
Andrews
Source:
wcs
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Bot. Repos. 7: t. 456 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682555
Common Names
- Flava Lachenalia
- Lachenalia flava
- Flava Common Lachenalia
Synonyms
- Lachenalia aurea Lindl. [unknown]
- Lachenalia macrophylla Lem. [unknown]
Description
Lachenalia flava (also called Yellow Lachenalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lachenalia flava has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lachenalia flava has small, bell-shaped flowers with white or pink petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lachenalia flava is a bulbous perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Lachenalia flava
Lachenalia flava is native to South Africa and can be found in the Cape Provinces and the Eastern Cape.
Lachenalia flava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachenalia flava?
Lachenalia flava
What is the common name of Lachenalia flava?
Yellow Lachenalia
What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia flava?
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,