Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
788767

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
iplants

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
S. African Gard. 17: 365 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788100



Common Names

  • Babiana latifolia
  • Babiana Latifolias
  • Babiana Latifolium


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Description

Babiana latifolia (also called Broad-leaved Babiana, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a tufted habit. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grassland and fynbos habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Babiana latifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and is also used as a cut flower. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Babiana latifolia has a star-shaped flower with six petals that are white or pinkish in colour. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Babiana latifolia is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by dividing the bulbs in the spring. Plant the bulbs 4-6 inches deep and 4-6 inches apart.

Where to Find Babiana latifolia

Babiana latifolia can be found in South Africa.

Babiana latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Babiana latifolia?

Babiana latifolia

What is the common name of Babiana latifolia?

Babiana

What is the natural habitat of Babiana latifolia?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Babiana genus

Babiana ambigua, Babiana angustifolia, Babiana angustifolia, Babiana attenuata, Babiana auriculata, Babiana bainesii, Babiana blanda, Babiana brachystachys, Babiana cedarbergensis, Babiana crispa, Babiana curviscapa, Babiana dregei, Babiana ecklonii, Babiana fimbriata, Babiana flabellifolia, Babiana foliosa, Babiana fourcadei, Babiana framesii, Babiana geniculata, Babiana horizontalis, Babiana hypogaea, Babiana lata, Babiana latifolia, Babiana leipoldtii, Babiana lewisiana, Babiana lineolata, Babiana lobata, Babiana longicollis, Babiana minuta, Babiana montana, Babiana mucronata, Babiana namaquensis, Babiana nana, Babiana odorata, Babiana patersoniae, Babiana patula, Babiana pauciflora, Babiana pilosa, Babiana pubescens, Babiana purpurea, Babiana pygmaea, Babiana ringens, Babiana rubrocyanea, Babiana salteri, Babiana sambucina, Babiana scabrifolia, Babiana scariosa, Babiana secunda, Babiana sinuata, Babiana spathacea,

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-326710: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.