Status:
valid
Authors:
Schönland
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Rec. Albany Mus. 3: 62 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764974
Common Names
- Cyrtanthus suaveolens
- Suaveolens Fire Lily
- Fragrant Fire Lily
Description
Cyrtanthus suaveolens (also called Sweet-scented 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 suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyrtanthus suaveolens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtanthus suaveolens is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Cyrtanthus suaveolens
Cyrtanthus suaveolens can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Free State provinces.
Cyrtanthus suaveolens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtanthus suaveolens?
Cyrtanthus suaveolens
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtanthus suaveolens?
It is found in rocky hillsides and grassland in South Africa.
What are the flowering times of Cyrtanthus suaveolens?
It flowers from late winter to early spring.
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,