Lachenalia lactosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lactosa
ID:
687726
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.D.Duncan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 28: 135 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687059
Common Names
- Lachenalia Lactosa
- Lactosa Lachenalia
- Lachenalia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lachenalia lactosa (also called 'Milky Lachenalia', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and grows in rocky, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lachenalia lactosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lachenalia lactosa has bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lachenalia lactosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers a shady location and well-drained soil. Propagation from division is the easiest and most reliable method. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the divisions should root in about two weeks.
Where to Find Lachenalia lactosa
Lachenalia lactosa can be found in the tropical regions of South Africa.
Lachenalia lactosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachenalia lactosa?
Lachenalia lactosa
What is the common name of Lachenalia lactosa?
Lachenalia lactosa
Where is Lachenalia lactosa found?
Lachenalia lactosa is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
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-280916: Based on the initial data import
Graham Duncan (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Duncan' in the authors string.