Status:
valid
Authors:
Snijman
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 33: 145 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770690
Common Names
- Cyrtanthus macmasteri
- MacMaster's Cyrtanthus
- Cyrtanthus
Description
Cyrtanthus macmasteri (also called MacMaster's Fire Lily, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, strappy leaves and produces clusters of bright red flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtanthus macmasteri is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtanthus macmasteri has large, bright yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are round and black and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtanthus macmasteri 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 Cyrtanthus macmasteri
Cyrtanthus macmasteri is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the country's grassland areas.
Cyrtanthus macmasteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtanthus macmasteri?
Cyrtanthus macmasteri
What type of plant is Cyrtanthus macmasteri?
Bulbous perennial
Where is Cyrtanthus macmasteri native to?
South Africa
Species in the Cyrtanthus genus
Cyrtanthus leptosiphon,
Cyrtanthus wellandii,
Cyrtanthus angustifolius,
Cyrtanthus attenuatus,
Cyrtanthus bicolor,
Cyrtanthus brachyscyphus,
Cyrtanthus brachysiphon,
Cyrtanthus breviflorus,
Cyrtanthus carneus,
Cyrtanthus clavatus,
Cyrtanthus collinus,
Cyrtanthus contractus,
Cyrtanthus debilis,
Cyrtanthus elatus,
Cyrtanthus epiphyticus,
Cyrtanthus erubescens,
Cyrtanthus eucallus,
Cyrtanthus falcatus,
Cyrtanthus fergusoniae,
Cyrtanthus flammosus,
Cyrtanthus flanaganii,
Cyrtanthus flavus,
Cyrtanthus galpinii,
Cyrtanthus guthrieae,
Cyrtanthus helictus,
Cyrtanthus herrei,
Cyrtanthus huttonii,
Cyrtanthus inaequalis,
Cyrtanthus junodii,
Cyrtanthus labiatus,
Cyrtanthus leucanthus,
Cyrtanthus loddigesianus,
Cyrtanthus mackenii,
Cyrtanthus macowanii,
Cyrtanthus montanus,
Cyrtanthus nutans,
Cyrtanthus obliquus,
Cyrtanthus obrienii,
Cyrtanthus ochroleucus,
Cyrtanthus odorus,
Cyrtanthus rhodesianus,
Cyrtanthus rhododactylus,
Cyrtanthus rotundilobus,
Cyrtanthus sanguinea,
Cyrtanthus smithiae,
Cyrtanthus spiralis,
Cyrtanthus staadensis,
Cyrtanthus stenanthus,
Cyrtanthus striatus,
Cyrtanthus suaveolens,
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,