Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
zebrina
ID:
684946

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.F.Barker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 49: 424 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684279



Common Names

  • Zebrina Lachenalia
  • Lachenalia Zebrina
  • Zebrina


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Synonyms

  • Lachenalia zebrina densiflora W.F.Barker [unknown]

Description

Lachenalia zebrina (also called Zebra 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 zebrina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachenalia zebrina has white to pale pink flowers with yellow centers and red veins. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachenalia zebrina can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed sown in spring or summer.

Where to Find Lachenalia zebrina

Lachenalia zebrina is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Madagascar.

Lachenalia zebrina FAQ

What is the common name of Lachenalia zebrina?

African Violet

What is the scientific name of African Violet?

Lachenalia zebrina

What is the natural habitat of Lachenalia zebrina?

Tropical forests of 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-280609: Based on the initial data import
Winsome Fanny Barker (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Barker' in the authors string.