Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
771354

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.G.Murray, Ran, de Lange, Hammett, Truter & Swanev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 146: 370 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770687



Common Names

  • Clivia robusta
  • Robust Clivia
  • Clivia


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Description

Clivia robusta (also called 'Robust Clivia', among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial with bright green, lance-shaped leaves. It prefers still or slow-moving water, and is often found in ponds, streams, and other shallow water bodies.

Uses & Benefits

Clivia robusta is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Clivia robusta var. robusta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clivia robusta has large, bright orange-red flowers with yellow throats and a sweet scent. The flowers are borne on long, arching stems. The seeds are round and black and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clivia robusta can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Clivia robusta

Clivia robusta can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Clivia robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clivia robusta?

Clivia robusta

What type of plant is Clivia robusta?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Clivia robusta native to?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-309396: Based on the initial data import
Peter James de Lange (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Lange' in the authors string.
Brian Grant Murray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Murray' in the authors string.
Y. Ran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ran' in the authors string.
K.R.W. Hammett: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammett' in the authors string.
J.T. Truter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Truter' in the authors string.
Z.H. Swanevelder: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swanev.' in the authors string.