Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
afra
ID:
769819

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 442 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769152



Common Names

  • African Gethyllis
  • Gethyllis afra
  • Gethyllis afra var. afra


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Description

Gethyllis afra (also called African Gethyllis, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves and a rosette-like growth habit. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky, well-drained soils in semi-arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Gethyllis afra is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are also used for cut flower arrangements. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gethyllis afra has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gethyllis afra is a slow-growing succulent that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water the plant when the soil is dry and fertilize it once a month during the growing season. Propagation is done by division or by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in moist soil.

Where to Find Gethyllis afra

Gethyllis afra is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Gethyllis afra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gethyllis afra?

Gethyllis afra

What is the common name of Gethyllis afra?

African Sarsaparilla

What is the natural habitat of Gethyllis afra?

Woodlands, thickets, and roadsides in southern Africa

Species in the Gethyllis genus

Gethyllis afra, Gethyllis barkerae, Gethyllis britteniana, Gethyllis campanulata, Gethyllis cavidens, Gethyllis ciliaris, Gethyllis fimbriatula, Gethyllis grandiflora, Gethyllis gregoriana, Gethyllis hallii, Gethyllis heinzeana, Gethyllis kaapensis, Gethyllis lanuginosa, Gethyllis lata, Gethyllis latifolia, Gethyllis linearis, Gethyllis longistyla, Gethyllis marginata, Gethyllis namaquensis, Gethyllis oligophylla, Gethyllis oliverorum, Gethyllis pectinata, Gethyllis roggeveldensis, Gethyllis setosa, Gethyllis spiralis, Gethyllis transkarooica, Gethyllis uteana, Gethyllis verrucosa, Gethyllis verticillata, Gethyllis villosa, Gethyllis cavidens, Gethyllis fimbriatula, Gethyllis grandiflora, Gethyllis gregoriana, Gethyllis hallii, Gethyllis heinzeana, Gethyllis kaapensis, Gethyllis oligophylla, Gethyllis oliverorum, Gethyllis pectinata, Gethyllis roggeveldensis, Gethyllis transkarooica, Gethyllis uteana, Gethyllis verticillata,

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,

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