Lachenalia giessii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giessii
ID:
680470
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.F.Barker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 49: 434 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679803
Common Names
- Lachenalia Giessii
- Giessii Lachenalia
- Lachenalia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lachenalia giessii (also called Giess' Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grassland and rocky areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and white or pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lachenalia giessii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lachenalia giessii is a white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lachenalia giessii is a small corm native to Brazil. It is best propagated by division of the corms. The corms should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until established. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Lachenalia giessii
Lachenalia giessii can be found in the tropical regions of South Africa.
Lachenalia giessii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachenalia giessii?
Lachenalia giessii
What is the common name of Lachenalia giessii?
Giessii
Where is Lachenalia giessii native to?
South Africa
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-280137: Based on the initial data import
Winsome Fanny Barker (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Barker' in the authors string.