Status:
valid
Authors:
Snijman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 29: 261 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644712
Common Names
- Cyrtanthus wellandii
- Welland's Cyrtanthus
- Wellandii Cyrtanthus
Description
Cyrtanthus wellandii (also called Twinspur, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with small, pink flowers and a spreading habit. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtanthus wellandii is an attractive ornamental plant with bright yellow flowers. It is often used in flower beds and borders, and is also suitable for rock gardens and ground cover. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtanthus wellandii has white flowers with yellow centres, small, dark brown seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtanthus wellandii is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot in spring or early summer. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems in early summer and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright spot and water regularly until they have rooted.
Where to Find Cyrtanthus wellandii
Cyrtanthus wellandii can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape Provinces.
Cyrtanthus wellandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtanthus wellandii?
Cyrtanthus wellandii
What is the family of Cyrtanthus wellandii?
Amaryllidaceae
What is the common name of Cyrtanthus wellandii?
Welland's Cyrtanthus
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,