Status:
valid
Authors:
Jacq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Collectanea 3: 242 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682330
Common Names
- Mediana Cape Cow-Lily
- Mediana Cape Cow Lily
- Lachenalia mediana
Synonyms
- Scillopsis mediana (Jacq.) Lem. [unknown]
- Lachenalia mediana mediana [unknown]
Description
Lachenalia mediana (also called Common Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hyacinthaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Lachenalia mediana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower and in dried flower arrangements.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lachenalia mediana sub. rogersii (Baker) G.D.Duncan
Lachenalia mediana sub. mediana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lachenalia mediana has white to pinkish flowers, with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lachenalia mediana is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, evergreen plant that grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°F (-20°C).
Where to Find Lachenalia mediana
Lachenalia mediana is native to South Africa and can be found in temperate regions of the country.
Lachenalia mediana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachenalia mediana?
Lachenalia mediana
What is the common name of Lachenalia mediana?
Median Lachenalia
What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia mediana?
Grassy slopes, meadows, and alpine pastures
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,