Brunsvigia kirkii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kirkii
ID:
762884
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Handb. Amaryll. : 99 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762217
Common Names
- Kirkii Brunsvigia
- Kirkii Lily
- Kirkii Star-of-Bethlehem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brunsvigia kirkii (also called Kirk'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 kirkii 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 kirkii 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.
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Brunsvigia kirkii 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 kirkii
Brunsvigia kirkii can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Brunsvigia kirkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunsvigia kirkii?
Brunsvigia kirkii
What is the common name of Brunsvigia kirkii?
Kirki's Brunsvigia
What is the natural habitat of Brunsvigia kirkii?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-301190: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.