Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 341 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682721
Common Names
- Klinghardt's Bellflower
- Lachenalia
- Cape Bellflower
Description
Lachenalia klinghardtiana (also called 'Klinghardt's Lachenalia', among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, white, six-petaled flowers and linear leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Lachenalia klinghardtiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating eye diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lachenalia klinghardtiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lachenalia klinghardtiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in early spring or by cuttings taken in late summer. It can also be grown from seed, although it can take up to two years for the seed to germinate.
Where to Find Lachenalia klinghardtiana
Lachenalia klinghardtiana can be found in the mountains of South Africa.
Lachenalia klinghardtiana FAQ
What are the ideal conditions for Lachenalia klinghardtiana?
Lachenalia klinghardtiana prefers a sunny, well-drained position and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
How often should I water Lachenalia klinghardtiana?
Lachenalia klinghardtiana should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not too much as it may cause root rot.
How do I propagate Lachenalia klinghardtiana?
Lachenalia klinghardtiana can be propagated by division or by seed.
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,