Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
orthopetala
ID:
683138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 3: 240 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682471



Common Names

  • Orthopetal Lachenalia
  • Orthopetal Lachenalia Plant
  • Orthopetal Lachenalia Flower


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Synonyms

  • Lachenalia ustulata Banks ex Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Scillopsis orthopetala (Jacq.) Lem. [unknown]

Description

Lachenalia orthopetala (also called Straight-petalled Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with white and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia orthopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to treat digestive and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachenalia orthopetala has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia orthopetala is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is hardy to USDA Zone 9.

Where to Find Lachenalia orthopetala

Lachenalia orthopetala is native to the mountains of South Africa.

Lachenalia orthopetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachenalia orthopetala?

Lachenalia orthopetala

What is the common name of Lachenalia orthopetala?

Orthopetal Lachenalia

Where is Lachenalia orthopetala found?

It is found in 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,

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