Cyrtanthus obliquus

Knysna lily
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
Genus: Cyrtanthus
Species: C. obliquus
Binomial name
Cyrtanthus obliquus
(L.f.) Aiton
Synonyms
  • Crinum obliquum L.f.
  • Cyrtanthus varius M.Roem.[1]

The Knysna lily (Cyrtanthus obliquus) is a species of plant in the amaryllis family with spiraling leaves and large pendulous flowers. It is native to coastal grassland from KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern Cape, South Africa.[2]

It is adapted to a dry winter period (March to August) in its native range, and is able to survive in hot, dry conditions. Its thick, greyish leaves are also adapted to this sunny environment.[2] It is a popular container plant. It can be multiplied by removing and planting side bulbs, when these appear.[2]

References

  1. "Cyrtanthus obliquus (L.f.) Aiton". The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 Konanani, Lufuno (October 2009). "Cyrtanthus obliquus (L.f.) Aiton". PlantZAfrica. SANBI. Retrieved 22 September 2016.

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