Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nutans
ID:
687734

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.D.Duncan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 28: 131 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687067



Common Names

  • Lachenalia Nutans
  • Nutans Lachenalia
  • Lachenalia


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Description

Lachenalia nutans (also called the Cape cowslip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hyacinthaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachenalia nutans has bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia nutans is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers a shady location and well-drained soil. Propagation from division is the easiest and most reliable method. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the divisions should root in about two weeks.

Where to Find Lachenalia nutans

Lachenalia nutans can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Lachenalia nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachenalia nutans?

Lachenalia nutans

What type of plant is Lachenalia nutans?

Bulb

What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia nutans?

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-280919: Based on the initial data import
Graham Duncan (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Duncan' in the authors string.