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
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.
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
What is the scientific name of Divaricate Lapeirousia?
Lapeirousia divaricata
What is the family of Lapeirousia divaricata?
Iridaceae
Species in the Lapeirousia genus
Lapeirousia oreogena,
Lapeirousia anceps,
Lapeirousia violacea,
Lapeirousia verecunda,
Lapeirousia pyramidalis,
Lapeirousia arenicola,
Lapeirousia exilis,
Lapeirousia dolomitica,
Lapeirousia divaricata,
Lapeirousia barklyi,
Lapeirousia tenuis,
Lapeirousia spinosa,
Lapeirousia simulans,
Lapeirousia silenoides,
Lapeirousia plicata,
Lapeirousia odoratissima,
Lapeirousia fabricii,
Lapeirousia montana,
Lapeirousia jacquinii,
Lapeirousia macrospatha,
Lapeirousia littoralis,
Lapeirousia kamiesmontana,
Lapeirousia kalahariensis,
Lapeirousia purpurea,
Lapeirousia purpurascens,
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,