Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
purpureocoerulea
ID:
686652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 5: 63 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685985



Common Names

  • Lachenalia purpureocoerulea
  • Purpureocoerulea Lachenalia
  • Lachenalia purpureocoerulea


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Synonyms

  • Lachenalia botryoides Tratt. [unknown]
  • Platyestes purpureocaerulea (Jacq.) Salisb. [unknown]
  • Scillopsis purpureocaerulea (Jacq.) Lem. [unknown]

Description

Lachenalia purpureocoerulea (also called 'Purple and Blue Lachenalia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Hyacinthaceae. It is a bulbous perennial, growing up to 10 cm tall. It is native to South Africa. It is found in grasslands and rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia purpureocoerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lachenalia purpureocoerulea is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia purpureocoerulea is a small, bulbous plant that grows up to 30 cm (12 in) tall. It has long, narrow leaves and bell-shaped, purple and blue flowers. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from bulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Lachenalia purpureocoerulea

Lachenalia purpureocoerulea can be found in South Africa.

Lachenalia purpureocoerulea FAQ

What are the common names of Lachenalia purpureocoerulea?

Lachenalia purpureocoerulea is commonly known as Purple and Blue Lachenalia.

What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia purpureocoerulea?

Lachenalia purpureocoerulea is native to the grasslands of South Africa.

What is the average size of Lachenalia purpureocoerulea?

Lachenalia purpureocoerulea typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 feet.

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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