Lapeirousia tenuis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
785270
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Goldblatt) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 344 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784603
Common Names
- Lapeirousia tenuis
- Slender Lapeirousia
- Slender Iris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lapeirousia tenuis (also called Fine-Leaved-Lapeirousia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady places such as in forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Lapeirousia tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks and gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lapeirousia tenuis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lapeirousia tenuis 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 tenuis
Lapeirousia tenuis is native to South Africa.
Lapeirousia tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lapeirousia tenuis?
Lapeirousia tenuis
What is the common name of Lapeirousia tenuis?
Slender Lapeirousia
What is the natural habitat of Lapeirousia tenuis?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-323126: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.