Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
disticha
ID:
762604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 52: t. 2578 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000761937



Common Names

  • Boophone disticha
  • Disticha Lily
  • Disticha Climbing Lily


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Description

Boophone disticha (also called Red-hot Poker, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands and savannas. It has a clumping habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its flowers are white to yellowish-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Boophone disticha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boophone disticha is a white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boophone disticha is a tuberous, perennial climber that is native to Peru. It can be propagated by division of the tuberous rootstock in spring or by seed. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden.

Where to Find Boophone disticha

Boophone disticha can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Boophone disticha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boophone disticha?

Boophone disticha

What is the natural habitat of Boophone disticha?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Boophone disticha?

Orange or yellow

Species in the Boophone genus

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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