Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lachenaliiflora
ID:
740596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wetschnig & Pfosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Taxon 52: 87 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000739929



Common Names

  • Lachenaliiflora Spear-grass
  • Spetaea lachenaliiflora
  • Spear-grass


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Description

Spetaea lachenaliiflora (also called Lachenalia-like Spetaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has linear leaves and small, star-shaped white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Spetaea lachenaliiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with moist soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spetaea lachenaliiflora is a star-shaped, white or pinkish-white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule containing several small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and two opposite, oval-shaped true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spetaea lachenaliiflora is a hardy, clump-forming perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it will spread rapidly and can be divided to create new plants.

Where to Find Spetaea lachenaliiflora

Spetaea lachenaliiflora is native to China and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Spetaea lachenaliiflora FAQ

What are the common names of Spetaea lachenaliiflora?

Spetaea lachenaliiflora is commonly known as Lachenalia-like spetaea.

What is the native range of Spetaea lachenaliiflora?

Spetaea lachenaliiflora is native to South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Spetaea lachenaliiflora?

Spetaea lachenaliiflora is an annual herb.

Species in the Spetaea genus

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-288027: Based on the initial data import
Wolfgang Wetschnig (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wetschnig' in the authors string.
Martin Pfosser (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfosser' in the authors string.