Watsonia vicschuettei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.J.Potg. & I.M.Johnson
Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 364: 209 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420922
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Watsonia vicschuettei (also called Vicschuette's Watsonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of about 10 cm. It is found in grassland and rocky areas, and is often found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Uses & Benefits
Watsonia vicschuettei is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional African medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Watsonia vicschuettei has white flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are slender and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Watsonia vicschuettei is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. Propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Watsonia vicschuettei
Watsonia vicschuettei can be found in the Western Cape, South Africa
Watsonia vicschuettei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Watsonia vicschuettei?
Watsonia vicschuettei
What is the common name of Watsonia vicschuettei?
Vicschuette's Watsonia
What is the natural habitat of Watsonia vicschuettei?
Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and disturbed areas
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
Christina Johanna Potgieter (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Potg.' in the authors string.
Isabel M. Johnson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnson' in the authors string.