Watsonia laccata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jacq.) Ker Gawl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 17: t. 631 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787162
Common Names
- Watsonia laccata
- Lacelip Watsonia
- Laceleaf Watsonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Watsonia laccata (also called Lacquered Watsonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to South Africa. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and wet woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Watsonia laccata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Watsonia laccata has large, showy, purple flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Watsonia laccata is a perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in individual containers.
Where to Find Watsonia laccata
Watsonia laccata is native to South Africa.
Watsonia laccata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Watsonia laccata?
Watsonia laccata
What is the common name of Watsonia laccata?
Lacquer Watsonia
Where is Watsonia laccata native to?
South Africa
Species in the Watsonia genus
Watsonia densiflora, Watsonia distans, Watsonia dubia, Watsonia angusta, Watsonia bachmannii, Watsonia galpinii, Watsonia emiliae, Watsonia coccinea, Watsonia lepida, Watsonia latifolia, Watsonia laccata, Watsonia knysnana, Watsonia hysterantha, Watsonia humilis, Watsonia gladioloides, Watsonia fourcadei, Watsonia fergusoniae, Watsonia borbonica, Watsonia rourkei, Watsonia elsiae, Watsonia canaliculata, Watsonia pulchra, Watsonia mtamvunae, Watsonia bella, Watsonia pondoensis, Watsonia inclinata, Watsonia amatolae, Watsonia paucifolia, Watsonia amabilis, Watsonia confusa, Watsonia minima, Watsonia aletroides, Watsonia stokoei, Watsonia zeyheri, Watsonia wilmsii, Watsonia wilmaniae, Watsonia watsonioides, Watsonia transvaalensis, Watsonia tabularis, Watsonia strubeniae, Watsonia strictiflora, Watsonia occulta, Watsonia vanderspuyae, Watsonia marginata, Watsonia marlothii, Watsonia stenosiphon, Watsonia meriana, Watsonia versfeldii, Watsonia longifolia, Watsonia spectabilis,
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-325730: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.