Lachenalia viridiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
686223
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.F.Barker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 38: 179 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685556
Common Names
- Viridiflora Lachenalia
- Cape Bells
- Cape Hyacinth
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lachenalia viridiflora (also called Green-flowered lachenalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hyacinthaceae family. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, sandy soils. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and produces pink, white, or yellow flowers in the spring.
Uses & Benefits
Lachenalia viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its fragrant flowers. It is also used for timber and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lachenalia viridiflora are white and tubular, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Lachenalia viridiflora is a small evergreen perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate some sun.
Where to Find Lachenalia viridiflora
Lachenalia viridiflora can be found in the temperate regions of South Africa.
Lachenalia viridiflora FAQ
What are the common names for Lachenalia viridiflora?
Green-flowered Lachenalia
What is the scientific name for Green-flowered Lachenalia?
Lachenalia viridiflora
What type of plant is Lachenalia viridiflora?
It is a bulbous perennial
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-280740: Based on the initial data import
Winsome Fanny Barker (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Barker' in the authors string.