Cyrtanthus obliquus
Knysna lily | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Amaryllidaceae |
Subfamily: | Amaryllidoideae |
Genus: | Cyrtanthus |
Species: | C. obliquus
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Binomial name | |
Cyrtanthus obliquus (L.f.) Aiton
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Cyrtanthus obliquus, the Knysna lily, is a species of plant in the amaryllis family with spiraling leaves and large pendulous flowers. It is native to coastal grassland from KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern Cape, South Africa.[2]
It is adapted to a dry winter period (March to August) in its native range, and is able to survive in hot, dry conditions. Its thick, greyish leaves are also adapted to this sunny environment.[2] It is a popular container plant. It can be multiplied by removing and planting side bulbs, when these appear.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Cyrtanthus obliquus (L.f.) Aiton". The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
- ^ a b c Konanani, Lufuno (October 2009). "Cyrtanthus obliquus (L.f.) Aiton". PlantZAfrica. SANBI. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
External links[]
Media related to Cyrtanthus obliquus at Wikimedia Commons
Categories:
- Amaryllidoideae