Lachenalia perryae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perryae
ID:
687974
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.D.Duncan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 26: 3 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687307
Common Names
- Perry's lily
- Perry's lachenalia
- Perry lachenalia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lachenalia perryae (also called Perry's Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lachenalia perryae is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lachenalia perryae has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, slender petals. The flowers are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lachenalia perryae is a species of bulbous plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the bulbs in late summer or early fall. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is more difficult and takes longer to produce blooms.
Where to Find Lachenalia perryae
Lachenalia perryae can be found in the tropical regions of South Africa.
Lachenalia perryae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lachenalia perryae?
Lachenalia perryae
What are the common names of Lachenalia perryae?
Perry's lachenalia
What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia perryae?
Dry grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops
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-280947: Based on the initial data import
Graham Duncan (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Duncan' in the authors string.