Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
787825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oberm.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 8: 115 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787158

Common Names

  • Watsonia latifolia
  • Latifolia Watsonia
  • Latifolia

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Description

Watsonia latifolia (also called Broad-Leaved 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 latifolia 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 latifolia has large, showy, white 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Watsonia latifolia 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 latifolia

Watsonia latifolia is native to South Africa.

Watsonia latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Watsonia latifolia?

Watsonia latifolia

What is the common name of Watsonia latifolia?

Broadleaf Watsonia

Where is Watsonia latifolia 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,

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