Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
violacea
ID:
686320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 4: 147 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685653



Common Names

  • Lachenalia violacea
  • Violet Lachenalia
  • Lachenalia


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Synonyms

  • Lachenalia bicolor G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Scillopsis violacea (Jacq.) Lem. [unknown]
  • Lachenalia violacea violacea [unknown]

Description

Lachenalia violacea (also called Violet Lachenalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Hyacinthaceae. It is a small bulbous plant with purple flowers and is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It grows in sandy soils in coastal areas and is often found in fynbos vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Lachenalia violacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lachenalia violacea is purple, with a yellow center and a sweet fragrance. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia violacea is a small to medium-sized evergreen bulb that can grow up to 25 cm tall. It is native to South Africa. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although offsets can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into larger containers and given plenty of water and fertilizer.

Where to Find Lachenalia violacea

Lachenalia violacea is native to South Africa. It is found in moist, lowland forests.

Lachenalia violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lachenalia violacea?

Lachenalia violacea

What is the common name of Lachenalia violacea?

Violet Lachenalia

Where is Lachenalia violacea 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,

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