Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
1321751

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) G.D.Duncan

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Genus Lachenalia : 426 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334205



Common Names

  • Lachenalia Pygmaea
  • Pygmy Lachenalia
  • Pygmy Lachenalia


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Description

Lachenalia pygmaea (also called Pygmy Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachenalia pygmaea has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are arranged in racemes. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons that are oval-shaped and a pair of true leaves that are trifoliate.

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Where to Find Lachenalia pygmaea

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

Lachenalia pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachenalia pygmaea?

Lachenalia pygmaea

What is the common name of Lachenalia pygmaea?

Pygmy Lachenalia

Where is Lachenalia pygmaea native to?

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,

References

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Graham Duncan (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Duncan' in the authors string.