Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
montanus
ID:
765607

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Dyer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Africa 44: t. 1756 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764940

Common Names

  • Cyrtanthus montanus
  • Mountain Fire Lily
  • Cape Fire Lily

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Description

Cyrtanthus montanus (also called Mountain Belladonna Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in grassland and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtanthus montanus 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

The flower of Cyrtanthus montanus is a bell-shaped, yellowish-green with a white throat. The seed is a capsule containing numerous small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtanthus montanus can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Cyrtanthus montanus

Cyrtanthus montanus 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 montanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtanthus montanus?

Cyrtanthus montanus

What is the common name of Cyrtanthus montanus?

Mountain Cyrtanthus

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtanthus montanus?

Woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands

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-303841: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Dyer (1900-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Dyer' in the authors string.