Cyanella marlothii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marlothii
ID:
1321997
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 42: 28 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334451
Common Names
- Cyanella Marlothii
- Marlothii Cyanella
- Cyanella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyanella marlothii (also called Marloth's Cyanella, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in rocky, sandy soils in grassland, scrub and open woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyanella marlothii is used as an ornamental plant and to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyanella marlothii is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a white tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyanella marlothii is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in well-draining soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. Propagation can be done by taking cuttings of the stems and planting them in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Cyanella marlothii
Cyanella marlothii is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Cyanella marlothii FAQ
What is the common name of Cyanella marlothii?
Marble Lily
What is the natural habitat of Cyanella marlothii?
It is native to South Africa and Namibia.
What are the characteristics of Cyanella marlothii?
It has a short stem and a rosette of fleshy, grey-green leaves. The white flowers are star-shaped and have a yellow center.
Species in the Cyanella genus
Species in the Tecophilaeaceae family
Conanthera parvula, Conanthera bifolia, Conanthera campanulata, Conanthera trimaculata, Conanthera urceolata, Conanthera trimaculata, Cyanastrum cordifolium, Cyanastrum goetzeanum, Cyanastrum johnstonii, Cyanella alba, Cyanella aquatica, Cyanella cygnea, Cyanella hyacinthoides, Cyanella lutea, Cyanella orchidiformis, Cyanella pentheri, Cyanella ramosissima, Cyanella ramosissima, Cyanella marlothii, Eremiolirion amboense, Kabuyea hostifolia, Odontostomum hartwegii, Tecophilaea cyanocrocus, Tecophilaea violiflora, Walleria nutans, Walleria mackenzii, Walleria gracilis, Zephyra elegans, Zephyra compacta,
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77123587-1: Based on the initial data import