Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
liliflora
ID:
683341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 5: 66 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682674



Common Names

  • Lilac-flowered Lachenalia
  • Lilac-flowered Cape Hyacinth
  • Lachenalia liliflora


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Synonyms

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

Description

Lachenalia liliflora (also called Lily-Flowered Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It has white, bell-shaped flowers and its leaves are lanceolate in shape. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia liliflora 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 liliflora 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 liliflora 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 liliflora

Lachenalia liliflora can be found in the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula.

Lachenalia liliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachenalia liliflora?

Lachenalia liliflora

What is the common name of Lachenalia liliflora?

Lilac Lachenalia

What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia liliflora?

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,

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