Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
inconspicua
ID:
688906

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.D.Duncan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 27: 11 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688239



Common Names

  • Lachenalia inconspicua
  • Inconspicua Lachenalia
  • Inconspicua Squill


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Description

Lachenalia inconspicua (also called Lachenalia inconspicua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 40 centimeters tall and has a stem diameter of up to 2 centimeters. The leaves are linear to lanceolate, and measure up to 8 centimeters in length. It is found in dry grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia inconspicua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachenalia inconspicua has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two or three leaves that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia inconspicua is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the bulbs or by seed. Plant the bulbs in the fall, 4-6 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart.

Where to Find Lachenalia inconspicua

Lachenalia inconspicua is native to South Africa. It is found in grasslands and rocky slopes.

Lachenalia inconspicua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachenalia inconspicua?

Lachenalia inconspicua

What is the common name of Lachenalia inconspicua?

Inconspicuous Lachenalia

What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia inconspicua?

Dry grasslands and scrublands of 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-281033: Based on the initial data import
Graham Duncan (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Duncan' in the authors string.