Status:
valid
Authors:
[Ker-Gawl.]
Source:
wcs
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 3: t. 192, 193 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762214
Common Names
- Josephinae Brunsvigia
- Josephinae Lily
- Josephinae Star-of-Bethlehem
Description
Brunsvigia josephinae (also called Josephina's Brunsvigia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and coastal sage scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brunsvigia josephinae is used for ornamental purposes, as it is a flowering plant with showy pink flowers. It is also used as a food source for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brunsvigia josephinae has large, bright red flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seed is a small, black, round capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, grass-like leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brunsvigia josephinae is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). It prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter and well-draining. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist.
Where to Find Brunsvigia josephinae
Brunsvigia josephinae can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Brunsvigia josephinae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunsvigia josephinae?
Brunsvigia josephinae
What is the common name of Brunsvigia josephinae?
Josephina's Brunsvigia
What is the natural habitat of Brunsvigia josephinae?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Brunsvigia genus
Brunsvigia bosmaniae,
Brunsvigia comptonii,
Brunsvigia elandsmontana,
Brunsvigia grandiflora,
Brunsvigia gregaria,
Brunsvigia herrei,
Brunsvigia josephinae,
Brunsvigia kirkii,
Brunsvigia litoralis,
Brunsvigia marginata,
Brunsvigia namaquana,
Brunsvigia natalensis,
Brunsvigia orientalis,
Brunsvigia pulchra,
Brunsvigia radula,
Brunsvigia radulosa,
Brunsvigia undulata,
Brunsvigia gariepensis,
Brunsvigia nervosa,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis,
Acis longifolia,
Acis rosea,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis fabrei,
Acis nicaeensis,
Acis tingitana,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis valentina,
Acis ionica,
Agapanthus africanus,
Agapanthus campanulatus,
Agapanthus caulescens,
Agapanthus coddii,
Agapanthus inapertus,
Agapanthus praecox,
Agapanthus walshii,
Allium aaseae,
Allium abramsii,
Allium acidoides,
Allium aciphyllum,
Allium acuminatum,
Allium acutiflorum,
Allium aegilicum,
Allium affine,
Allium afghanicum,
Allium aflatunense,
Allium agrigentinum,
Allium akaka,
Allium alabasicum,
Allium alaicum,
Allium albiflorum,
Allium albotunicatum,
Allium albovianum,
Allium alexandrae,
Allium alexeianum,
Allium alibile,
Allium alpinarii,
Allium altaicum,
Allium altissimum,
Allium altyncolicum,
Allium amethystinum,
Allium ampeloprasum,
Allium amphibolum,
Allium amplectens,
Allium anacoleum,
Allium anatolicum,
Allium anceps,
Allium angulosum,
Allium anisopodium,