Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
polyphylla
ID:
685002

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 7 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684335



Common Names

  • Lachenalia Polyphylla
  • Many-leaved Lachenalia
  • Many-leaved Cape Cowslip


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Description

Lachenalia polyphylla (also called Many-leaved Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It has small white or pink flowers and is native to South Africa. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia polyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachenalia polyphylla has white flowers with a yellow centre and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia polyphylla can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Lachenalia polyphylla

Lachenalia polyphylla is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Lachenalia polyphylla FAQ

What is the common name of Lachenalia polyphylla?

Many-Leaved Cape Cowslip

What is the scientific name of Many-Leaved Cape Cowslip?

Lachenalia polyphylla

What is the origin of Lachenalia polyphylla?

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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