Lachenalia lutea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
809596
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.D.Duncan
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 36: 147 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808930
Common Names
- Lachenalia Lutea
- Lutea Lachenalia
- Lutea's Lachenalia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lachenalia lutea (also called Yellow Cape-lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in wetland habitats such as swamps, marshes and lake margins.
Uses & Benefits
Lachenalia lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators and has a long flowering season.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lachenalia lutea has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lachenalia lutea can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Lachenalia lutea
Lachenalia lutea can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Lachenalia lutea FAQ
What is the optimal soil pH for Lachenalia lutea?
The optimal soil pH for Lachenalia lutea is 6.0-7.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Lachenalia lutea?
The optimal temperature for Lachenalia lutea is between 15-25°C.
What is the optimal light intensity for Lachenalia lutea?
The optimal light intensity for Lachenalia lutea is bright, indirect light.
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-347168: Based on the initial data import
Graham Duncan (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Duncan' in the authors string.