Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gariepensis
ID:
1319997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Snijman

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 79: 109 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332451



Common Names

  • Gariepensis Brunsvigia
  • Himalayan Brunsvigia
  • Indian Brunsvigia


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Description

Brunsvigia gariepensis (also called 'Gariep Brunsvigia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry woodlands and open forests. It has leathery leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Brunsvigia gariepensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brunsvigia gariepensis is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunsvigia gariepensis is a tropical bulb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist and warm. Divisions should be taken from the parent plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm for best results.

Where to Find Brunsvigia gariepensis

Brunsvigia gariepensis is native to South Africa. It is found in the wild in the Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces of South Africa.

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

Dierdré A. Snijman (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snijman' in the authors string.