Agapanthus walshii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
walshii
ID:
754765
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 14 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000754098
Common Names
- Agapanthus walshii
- Walsh's Lily
- Walshii Agapanthus
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Agapanthus walshii (also called Walsh's African Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to South Africa. It is a perennial herbaceous plant growing to 1 m tall, with long, strap-like leaves and umbels of white or blue flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Agapanthus walshii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agapanthus walshii is a large, bell-shaped flower, with a white or pale blue petal. The seed is a single, black seed, which is enclosed in a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single, white or pale blue leaf at the tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agapanthus walshii can be propagated by seed or division of clumps. It prefers a well-drained, moist soil and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and is hardy to USDA Zone 9.
Where to Find Agapanthus walshii
Agapanthus walshii can be found in South Africa.
Agapanthus walshii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agapanthus walshii?
Agapanthus walshii
What type of plant is Agapanthus walshii?
Perennial
Where is Agapanthus walshii found?
South Africa
Species in the Agapanthus genus
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-293558: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.