Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
785236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 105 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784569

Common Names

  • Lapeirousia arenicola
  • Sand Lapeirousia
  • Sand Iris

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Description

Lapeirousia arenicola (also called Sand Lapeirousia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky outcrops. It has linear leaves that are 2-4 cm long and 0.5-1 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Lapeirousia arenicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lapeirousia arenicola has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lapeirousia arenicola is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Lapeirousia arenicola

Lapeirousia arenicola is native to South Africa.

Lapeirousia arenicola FAQ

What is the common name of Lapeirousia arenicola?

Sand Lapeirousia

What is the scientific name of Sand Lapeirousia?

Lapeirousia arenicola

What is the family of Lapeirousia arenicola?

Iridaceae

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,

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