Lachenalia multifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multifolia
ID:
682975
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.F.Barker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 44: 394 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682308
Common Names
- Multifolia Cape Cow-Lily
- Multifolia Cape Cow Lily
- Lachenalia multifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lachenalia multifolia (also called Cape Cowslip, among many other common names) is a small, perennial flowering plant native to South Africa. It has a thick stem and long, narrow leaves, and produces small, white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lachenalia multifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white and pink, with a yellow center. Seed: tiny, black and round. Seedlings: small, green and pointed.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lachenalia multifolia is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Lachenalia multifolia
Lachenalia multifolia can be found in the mountains of South Africa.
Lachenalia multifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachenalia multifolia?
Lachenalia multifolia
What type of plant is Lachenalia multifolia?
It is a flowering plant
Where does Lachenalia multifolia grow?
It is native to 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-280392: Based on the initial data import
Winsome Fanny Barker (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Barker' in the authors string.