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
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.
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,