Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
patula
ID:
683174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 4: 149 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682507



Common Names

  • Patula Lachenalia
  • Lachenalia patula
  • Common Lachenalia


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Synonyms

  • Lachenalia succulenta Masson ex Baker [unknown]
  • Scillopsis patula (Jacq.) Lem. [unknown]

Description

Lachenalia patula (also called Spreading Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small white flowers and a native range in South Africa. It is found in grassy meadows, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia patula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lachenalia patula is small, white, and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black berry. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia patula 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 patula

Lachenalia patula is native to the mountains of South Africa.

Lachenalia patula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachenalia patula?

Lachenalia patula

What is the common name of Lachenalia patula?

Patula Lachenalia

What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia patula?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

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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