Cyrtanthus obliquus
| Knysna lily | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Amaryllidoideae |
| Genus: | Cyrtanthus |
| Species: | C. obliquus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyrtanthus obliquus (L.f.) Aiton | |
| Synonyms | |
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The Knysna lily (Cyrtanthus obliquus) 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.
- 1 2 3 Konanani, Lufuno (October 2009). "Cyrtanthus obliquus (L.f.) Aiton". PlantZAfrica. SANBI. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
External links
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