Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
britteniana
ID:
769825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 23: 227 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769158

Common Names

  • Britten's Gethyllis
  • Gethyllis britteniana
  • Gethyllis britteniana var. britteniana

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Description

Gethyllis britteniana (also called Britten's Gethyllis, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves and a rosette-like growth habit. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky, well-drained soils in semi-arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Gethyllis britteniana is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are also used for cut flower arrangements. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gethyllis britteniana sub. herrei (L.Bolus) D.Müll.-Doblies
Gethyllis britteniana sub. britteniana
Gethyllis britteniana sub. bruynsii D.Müll.-Doblies

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gethyllis britteniana has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gethyllis britteniana is an evergreen succulent that is easy to grow in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or offsets in spring.

Where to Find Gethyllis britteniana

Gethyllis britteniana is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Gethyllis britteniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gethyllis britteniana?

Gethyllis britteniana

What is the common name of Gethyllis britteniana?

Britten's Sarsaparilla

What is the natural habitat of Gethyllis britteniana?

Woodlands, thickets, and roadsides in southern Africa

Species in the Gethyllis genus

Gethyllis afra, Gethyllis barkerae, Gethyllis britteniana, Gethyllis campanulata, Gethyllis cavidens, Gethyllis ciliaris, Gethyllis fimbriatula, Gethyllis grandiflora, Gethyllis gregoriana, Gethyllis hallii, Gethyllis heinzeana, Gethyllis kaapensis, Gethyllis lanuginosa, Gethyllis lata, Gethyllis latifolia, Gethyllis linearis, Gethyllis longistyla, Gethyllis marginata, Gethyllis namaquensis, Gethyllis oligophylla, Gethyllis oliverorum, Gethyllis pectinata, Gethyllis roggeveldensis, Gethyllis setosa, Gethyllis spiralis, Gethyllis transkarooica, Gethyllis uteana, Gethyllis verrucosa, Gethyllis verticillata, Gethyllis villosa, Gethyllis cavidens, Gethyllis fimbriatula, Gethyllis grandiflora, Gethyllis gregoriana, Gethyllis hallii, Gethyllis heinzeana, Gethyllis kaapensis, Gethyllis oligophylla, Gethyllis oliverorum, Gethyllis pectinata, Gethyllis roggeveldensis, Gethyllis transkarooica, Gethyllis uteana, Gethyllis verticillata,

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,

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