Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
carsonii
ID:
769891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 74 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000769224



Common Names

  • Gloriosa Carsonii
  • Carson's Gloriosa
  • Gloriosa Lily


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Description

Gloriosa carsonii (also called Gloriosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae. It is native to Colombia, and it is found in dry forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gloriosa carsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gloriosa carsonii has bright yellow flowers with red stripes and a long, twisted, yellow-tipped stigma. The seeds are dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gloriosa carsonii is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the tubers. The tubers should be planted in spring or early summer in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gloriosa carsonii

Gloriosa carsonii can be found in the Northern and Central Chile, and Argentina.

Gloriosa carsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gloriosa carsonii?

Gloriosa carsonii

What is the common name of Gloriosa carsonii?

Carson's Gloriosa

Where is Gloriosa carsonii found?

South Africa

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,