Cyrtanthus welwitschii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
765649
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern ex Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 16: 197 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764982
Common Names
- Cyrtanthus welwitschii
- Welwitsch's Cyrtanthus
- Welwitsch's Bells
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtanthus welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Cyrtanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in grassland and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtanthus welwitschii 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 welwitschii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtanthus welwitschii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Cyrtanthus welwitschii
Cyrtanthus welwitschii can be found in Angola, Namibia, and South Africa.
Cyrtanthus welwitschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtanthus welwitschii?
Cyrtanthus welwitschii
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtanthus welwitschii?
It is found in rocky hillsides and grassland in South Africa.
What are the flowering times of Cyrtanthus welwitschii?
It flowers from late winter to early spring.
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-303885: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.