Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
isopetala
ID:
683403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 5: 68 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682736



Common Names

  • Isopetalous Bellflower
  • Lachenalia
  • Cape Bellflower


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Synonyms

  • Scillopsis isopetala (Jacq.) Lem. [unknown]

Description

Lachenalia isopetala (also called Isopetalous Lachenalia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the mountains of South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with small white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia isopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating eye diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachenalia isopetala has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellowish-green veins. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, white cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia isopetala can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. It should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lachenalia isopetala

Lachenalia isopetala is native to South Africa.

Lachenalia isopetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachenalia isopetala?

Lachenalia isopetala

What is the common name of Lachenalia isopetala?

Isopetalous Lachenalia

What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia isopetala?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

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