Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Witaronskelk, Witvarkblom, Witvarklelie, Witvarkoor, White arum lily, Intebe

Family: Araceae (Aroid)

Distribution: Southern Africa

Habitat: Albany Thicket, Fynbos, Grassland, Indian Ocean Coastal Belt, Savanna, Succulent Karoo

IUCN Red list: Least concern

National red list: Least Concern

Life form: Geophyte (bulb, corm or tuber - seasonally dormant)

Usage: Horticultural, Medicinal, edible

Comments: Although called the arum lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica is neither an arum (the genus Arum) nor a lily (genus Lilium). However, it is associated with the lily as a symbol of purity, and these elegant flowers have graced many bridal bouquets.