Cyrtanthus spiralis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spiralis
ID:
765636
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burch. ex Ker Gawl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 2: t. 167 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764969
Common Names
- Cyrtanthus spiralis
- Spiralis Fire Lily
- Spiral-Flowered Fire Lily
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Cyrtanthus spiralis (also called Spiral Belladonna Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in grassland and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtanthus spiralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyrtanthus spiralis is a bell-shaped, yellowish-green with a white throat. The seed is a capsule containing numerous small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Cyrtanthus spiralis can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Cyrtanthus spiralis
Cyrtanthus spiralis can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Free State provinces.
Cyrtanthus spiralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtanthus spiralis?
Cyrtanthus spiralis
What is the common name of Cyrtanthus spiralis?
Spiral Cyrtanthus
Where is Cyrtanthus spiralis native to?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-303870: Based on the initial data import
William John Burchell (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burch.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.