Lachenalia carnosa

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.

Lachenalia carnosa
Least Concern (SANBI)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
Subfamily: Scilloideae
Genus: Lachenalia
Species:
L. carnosa
Binomial name
Lachenalia carnosa
Synonyms[2]
  • Lachenalia ovatifolia L.Guthrie

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
  1. "SANBI Red List of South African Plants". South African National Biodiversity Institute Threatened Species Programme. Retrieved 2022-04-15.
  2. "Lachenalia carnosa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
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