Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dinter) Plowes
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Excelsa 17: 9 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362525
Common Names
- Perlata Larryleachia
- Perlata's Larryleachia
- Perlata Larryleachia
Synonyms
- Trichocaulon kubusanum Nel ex H.Jacobsen [unknown]
- Hoodia perlata (Dinter) Halda [unknown]
- Trichocaulon cinereum Pillans [unknown]
- Trichocaulon kubusense Nel [unknown]
- Trichocaulon perlatum Dinter [unknown]
- Trichocaulon truncatum Pillans [unknown]
- Leachia perlata (Dinter) Plowes [unknown]
- Leachiella perlata (Dinter) Plowes [unknown]
Description
Larryleachia perlata (also called Perle Larryleachia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Socotra Archipelago and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Larryleachia perlata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Larryleachia perlata has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Larryleachia perlata is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate and can be difficult to establish. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Larryleachia perlata
Larryleachia perlata can be found in parts of South Africa, including the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo.
Larryleachia perlata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Larryleachia perlata?
Larryleachia perlata
What is the common name of Larryleachia perlata?
Pearled Larryleachia
What is the natural habitat of Larryleachia perlata?
Dry to mesic grasslands and woodlands
Species in the Larryleachia genus
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