Lachenalia carnosa
Appearance
Lachenalia carnosa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asparagaceae |
Subfamily: | Scilloideae |
Genus: | Lachenalia |
Species: | L. carnosa
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Binomial name | |
Lachenalia carnosa | |
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Lachenalia carnosa is a species of geophyte in the genus Lachenalia. It is endemic to the Northern Cape and Western Cape.[1] It is also known by the names Namakwa- persviooltjie (Afrikaans for small purple Namaqua violin) and flesh viooltjie.
Distribution
[edit]Lachenalia carnosa is widespread across Namaqualand, from Steinkopf to the southern Knersvlakte. It is common in central and western Namaqualand, and in the Kamiesberge.[1]
Habitat
[edit]Lachenalia carnosa is found in the Fynbos and Succulent Karoo. It occurs most often in gravelly clay or sandy soil, on granite outcrops.[1]
Conservation status
[edit]Lachenalia carnosa is classified as Least Concern as it is widespread, common and not in danger of extinction.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". South African National Biodiversity Institute Threatened Species Programme. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
- ^ "Lachenalia carnosa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
External links
[edit]- Media related to Lachenalia carnosa at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Lachenalia carnosa at Wikispecies