Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
kamiesmontana
ID:
1033720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
tro

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 35: 79 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033058



Common Names

  • Kamiesberg Lapeirousia
  • Kamiesberg Mountain Daisy
  • Kamiesberg Daisy


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Description

Lapeirousia kamiesmontana (also called Kamiesberg Lapeirousia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lapeirousia kamiesmontana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lapeirousia kamiesmontana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lapeirousia kamiesmontana is a drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Lapeirousia kamiesmontana

Lapeirousia kamiesmontana can be found in the Kamiesberg area of the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

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

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.