Biology:Lachenalia carnosa

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Short description: Geophyte endemic to the Cape Provinces

Lachenalia carnosa
Lachenalia carnosa Flesh Viooltjie.jpg
LC (SANBI)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Scilloideae
Genus: Lachenalia
Species:
L. carnosa
Binomial name
Lachenalia carnosa
Baker
Synonyms[2]
  • Lachenalia ovatifolia L.Guthrie

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

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

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

Lachenalia carnosa is classified as Least Concern as it is widespread, common and not in danger of extinction.[1]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q15520250 entry