Watsonia aletroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burm.f.) Ker Gawl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1801
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 15: t. 533 (1801)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787229
Common Names
- Aletroides Watsonia
- Aletroide Watsonia
- Aletroid Watsonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Watsonia aletroides (also called Aletroides watsonia, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It has a rosette of sword-shaped leaves and produces tall spikes of pink or white flowers. It is typically found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Watsonia aletroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make cut flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Watsonia aletroides is a bright pink, tubular shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong shaped seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Watsonia aletroides is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by division of the bulbs or by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Watsonia aletroides
Watsonia aletroides can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Watsonia aletroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Watsonia aletroides?
Watsonia aletroides
What is the common name of Watsonia aletroides?
Aletroides Watsonia
Where is Watsonia aletroides native to?
South Africa
Species in the Watsonia genus
Watsonia densiflora, Watsonia distans, Watsonia dubia, Watsonia angusta, Watsonia bachmannii, Watsonia galpinii, Watsonia emiliae, Watsonia coccinea, Watsonia lepida, Watsonia latifolia, Watsonia laccata, Watsonia knysnana, Watsonia hysterantha, Watsonia humilis, Watsonia gladioloides, Watsonia fourcadei, Watsonia fergusoniae, Watsonia borbonica, Watsonia rourkei, Watsonia elsiae, Watsonia canaliculata, Watsonia pulchra, Watsonia mtamvunae, Watsonia bella, Watsonia pondoensis, Watsonia inclinata, Watsonia amatolae, Watsonia paucifolia, Watsonia amabilis, Watsonia confusa, Watsonia minima, Watsonia aletroides, Watsonia stokoei, Watsonia zeyheri, Watsonia wilmsii, Watsonia wilmaniae, Watsonia watsonioides, Watsonia transvaalensis, Watsonia tabularis, Watsonia strubeniae, Watsonia strictiflora, Watsonia occulta, Watsonia vanderspuyae, Watsonia marginata, Watsonia marlothii, Watsonia stenosiphon, Watsonia meriana, Watsonia versfeldii, Watsonia longifolia, Watsonia spectabilis,
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-325807: Based on the initial data import
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.