Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
flava
ID:
683222

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


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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.

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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,