Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Common name:
Knysnalelie, Knysna lily, Umathaga
Family:
Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis)
Distribution:
Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal
Habitat:
Exposed rocky outcrops in grassland or fynbos
National red list:
Least Concern
Life form:
Geophyte (bulb, corm or tuber - seasonally dormant)
Comments:
A very attractive evergreen species, with its large pendulous flowers and grey-green leaves. It would be a welcome addition to any water wise garden.
Links:
iNaturalist.org
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iSpot
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Red List of South African Plants
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SANBI PlantZAfrica
Locations
1:
Arid house 2
(Arid House 2)
• Accession: 2013-385/1 • Origin: South Africa • Provenance: Garden - wild origin
Area
Individual