Brunsvigia marginata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marginata
ID:
762890
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jacq.) W.T.Aiton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1811
Citation Micro:
Hortus Kew. 2: 230 (1811)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762223
Common Names
- Marginata Brunsvigia
- Marginata Lily
- Marginata Star-of-Bethlehem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brunsvigia marginata (also called Marginate 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 marginata 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 marginata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brunsvigia marginata is a bulbous plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or from offsets. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry during the winter. It can be propagated by dividing the offsets or by seed.
Where to Find Brunsvigia marginata
Brunsvigia marginata can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Brunsvigia marginata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunsvigia marginata?
Brunsvigia marginata
What is the common name of Brunsvigia marginata?
Marginata Brunsvigia
What is the natural habitat of Brunsvigia marginata?
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-301196: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
William Townsend Aiton (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Aiton' in the authors string.