Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
latimerae
ID:
683365

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.F.Barker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 45: 196 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682698



Common Names

  • Cape Bellflower
  • Latimer's Bellflower
  • Lachenalia


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Description

Lachenalia latimerae (also called 'Latimer'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 latimerae has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory problems, digestive issues, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachenalia latimerae has white flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia latimerae 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 latimerae

Lachenalia latimerae can be found in the mountains of South Africa.

Lachenalia latimerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachenalia latimerae?

Lachenalia latimerae

What is the common name of Lachenalia latimerae?

Latimer's Lachenalia

What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia latimerae?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Western Cape, 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-280451: Based on the initial data import
Winsome Fanny Barker (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Barker' in the authors string.