Brunsvigia elandsmontana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elandsmontana
ID:
762868
Status:
valid
Authors:
Snijman
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 31: 34 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762201
Common Names
- Elandsmontana Brunsvigia
- Elandsmontana Brunsvigia
- Elandsmontana Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brunsvigia elandsmontana (also called Elandsmontana Brunsvigia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and coastal sage scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brunsvigia elandsmontana is used for ornamental purposes, as it is a flowering plant with showy pink flowers. It is also used as a food source for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brunsvigia elandsmontana has large, bright red flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seed is a small, black, round capsule containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, grass-like leaf.
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Brunsvigia elandsmontana is a perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into several sections, making sure each section has a few roots attached. Plant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Brunsvigia elandsmontana
Brunsvigia elandsmontana can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Brunsvigia elandsmontana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brunsvigia elandsmontana?
Brunsvigia elandsmontana
What is the common name of Brunsvigia elandsmontana?
Elandsmontana Brunsvigia
What is the natural habitat of Brunsvigia elandsmontana?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Brunsvigia genus
Brunsvigia bosmaniae, Brunsvigia comptonii, Brunsvigia elandsmontana, Brunsvigia grandiflora, Brunsvigia gregaria, Brunsvigia herrei, Brunsvigia josephinae, Brunsvigia kirkii, Brunsvigia litoralis, Brunsvigia marginata, Brunsvigia namaquana, Brunsvigia natalensis, Brunsvigia orientalis, Brunsvigia pulchra, Brunsvigia radula, Brunsvigia radulosa, Brunsvigia undulata, Brunsvigia gariepensis, Brunsvigia nervosa,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-301176: Based on the initial data import
Dierdré A. Snijman (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snijman' in the authors string.