Cyrtanthus flavus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavus
ID:
765587
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.E.Barnes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
S. African Gard. 21: 77 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764920
Common Names
- Cyrtanthus flavus
- Yellow Fire Lily
- Cape Fire Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtanthus flavus (also called Yellow Cyrtanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in grassland and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtanthus flavus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular cut flower. The flowers are used to make a yellow dye. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as a tonic for the liver.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtanthus flavus has bright yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and glossy, and its seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtanthus flavus is a small, evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in early spring. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Germination usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Cyrtanthus flavus
Cyrtanthus flavus is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is commonly found in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the Northern Cape.
Cyrtanthus flavus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtanthus flavus?
Cyrtanthus flavus
What is the common name of Cyrtanthus flavus?
Flavus
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtanthus flavus?
Mountain slopes and rocky outcrops in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa
Species in the Cyrtanthus genus
Cyrtanthus leptosiphon, Cyrtanthus wellandii, Cyrtanthus angustifolius, Cyrtanthus attenuatus, Cyrtanthus bicolor, Cyrtanthus brachyscyphus, Cyrtanthus brachysiphon, Cyrtanthus breviflorus, Cyrtanthus carneus, Cyrtanthus clavatus, Cyrtanthus collinus, Cyrtanthus contractus, Cyrtanthus debilis, Cyrtanthus elatus, Cyrtanthus epiphyticus, Cyrtanthus erubescens, Cyrtanthus eucallus, Cyrtanthus falcatus, Cyrtanthus fergusoniae, Cyrtanthus flammosus, Cyrtanthus flanaganii, Cyrtanthus flavus, Cyrtanthus galpinii, Cyrtanthus guthrieae, Cyrtanthus helictus, Cyrtanthus herrei, Cyrtanthus huttonii, Cyrtanthus inaequalis, Cyrtanthus junodii, Cyrtanthus labiatus, Cyrtanthus leucanthus, Cyrtanthus loddigesianus, Cyrtanthus mackenii, Cyrtanthus macowanii, Cyrtanthus montanus, Cyrtanthus nutans, Cyrtanthus obliquus, Cyrtanthus obrienii, Cyrtanthus ochroleucus, Cyrtanthus odorus, Cyrtanthus rhodesianus, Cyrtanthus rhododactylus, Cyrtanthus rotundilobus, Cyrtanthus sanguinea, Cyrtanthus smithiae, Cyrtanthus spiralis, Cyrtanthus staadensis, Cyrtanthus stenanthus, Cyrtanthus striatus, Cyrtanthus suaveolens,
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-303823: Based on the initial data import
P.E. Barnes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Barnes' in the authors string.