Lachenalia mutabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mutabilis
ID:
682969
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Lodd. ex Schult. & Schult.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis [Roemer & Schultes] 7: 1710-1711. 1830
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682302
Common Names
- Mutabile Cape Cow-Lily
- Mutabilis Cape Cow-Lily
- Lachenalia mutabilis
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- Orchiastrum mutabile (Sweet) Lem. [unknown]
Description
Lachenalia mutabilis (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 mutabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control on slopes. The plant has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and coughs.
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 mutabilis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Lachenalia mutabilis
Lachenalia mutabilis can be found in the mountains of South Africa.
Lachenalia mutabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachenalia mutabilis?
Lachenalia mutabilis
What type of plant is Lachenalia mutabilis?
It is a flowering plant
Where does Lachenalia mutabilis 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-280391: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
George Loddiges (1786-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Lodd.' in the authors string.
Julius Hermann Schultes (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.f.' in the authors string.