Watsonia bella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br. ex Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Ann. Kirstenbosch Bot. Gard. 19: 71 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787203
Common Names
- Bella Watsonia
- Beautiful Watsonia
- Pretty Watsonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Watsonia bella (also called Bella 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 bella 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 bella 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 bella is a small, evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It has bright pink flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Watsonia bella
Watsonia bella can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.
Watsonia bella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Watsonia bella?
Watsonia bella
What is the common name of Watsonia bella?
Bella Watsonia
Where is Watsonia bella 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-325771: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.