Author: |
Nicolaas Joseph von Jacquin,
1790 |
Family: |
HYACINTHACEAE* |
Origin: |
Southern
South Africa |
Soil: |
Mix |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Maximum |
Thickness: |
1,5
Centimetres |
Height: |
15
Centimetres |
Flower:
|
White
- Pale Pink |
Propagate: |
Seeds/Bulbs |
Names:
|
- |
Synonyms: |
Lachenalia succulenta, Masson ex Baker.
Scillopsis patula, Lem. |
This member of the Hyacinthaceae*
family was described by Nicolaas Joseph von Jacquin in 1790. It is found in
southern
South Africa, growing in a well drained soil with some water and lots of
sun. The bulb will grow to 1,5 centimetres in diameter, the leaves
to 15 centimetres in length. The flowers are white to pale pink.
The genera name is in honour
of the Swiss botanist Prof. Werner de Lachenal (Warnerus de la
Chenal )1739-1800. The species name means 'slightly spreading'.
*)Accordantly to the latest taxonomic system; APG IV 2016, Hyacinthaceae
is
now part of
the Asparagaceae. |