Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
divaricata
ID:
785249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 14: 337 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784582

Common Names

  • Lapeirousia divaricata
  • Spreading Lapeirousia
  • Spreading Iris

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Description

Lapeirousia divaricata (also called Divaricate 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 2-5 cm long and 0.5-1 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lapeirousia divaricata 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 divaricata is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs.

Where to Find Lapeirousia divaricata

Lapeirousia divaricata is native to South Africa.

Lapeirousia divaricata FAQ

What is the common name of Lapeirousia divaricata?

Divaricate Lapeirousia

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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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