Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
aethiopica
ID:
789096

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) N.E.Br.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 20: 273 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788429



Common Names

  • Chasmanthe aethiopica
  • Chasmanthe Aethiopica
  • Chasmanthe Aethiopicum


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Description

Chasmanthe aethiopica (also called African Flag, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, linear leaves and red and yellow flowers. It grows in wet meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chasmanthe aethiopica is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower and is attractive to bees and butterflies. The plant has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chasmanthe aethiopica has bright orange flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chasmanthe aethiopica is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Chasmanthe aethiopica

Chasmanthe aethiopica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Chasmanthe aethiopica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chasmanthe aethiopica?

Chasmanthe aethiopica

What is the common name of Chasmanthe aethiopica?

African Flag

What is the natural habitat of Chasmanthe aethiopica?

It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky areas

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327037: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.