Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
guttata
ID:
644912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) D.Müll.-Doblies & U.Müll.-Doblies

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 105: 357 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644244



Common Names

  • Crossyne guttata
  • Guttata Crossyne
  • Guttata Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Coburgia ciliaris Herb. [unknown]
  • Crossyne ciliaris Salisb. [unknown]
  • Haemanthus guttatus Banks ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Amaryllis ciliaris L. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis guttata L. [unknown]
  • Boophone amaryllidea M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Boophone ciliaris Herb. [unknown]
  • Boophone guttata Herb. [unknown]

Description

Crossyne guttata (also called Guttate Crossyne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in humid forests, at elevations of 500–1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Crossyne guttata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Crossyne guttata flower is a small, yellow, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crossyne guttata is a perennial bulbous plant that is native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seeds or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Offsets can be divided in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Crossyne guttata

Crossyne guttata can be found in South Africa.

Crossyne guttata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crossyne guttata?

Crossyne guttata

What is the common name of Crossyne guttata?

Gutta-Crossyne

Where is Crossyne guttata native to?

Southern Africa

Species in the Crossyne 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-276491: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Dietrich Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.