Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
789147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Eur. 7: 161 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788480



Common Names

  • Crocosmia Gold
  • Gold Crocosmia
  • Crocosmia Aurea


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Description

Crocosmia aurea (also called Golden Crocosmia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, linear leaves and orange-red flowers with six petals. It grows in wet meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crocosmia aurea 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crocosmia aurea sub. pauciflora (Milne-Redh.) Goldblatt
Crocosmia aurea sub. aurea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crocosmia aurea 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

Crocosmia aurea is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Crocosmia aurea

Crocosmia aurea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Crocosmia aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocosmia aurea?

Crocosmia aurea

What is the common name of Crocosmia aurea?

Golden Crocosmia

What is the natural habitat of Crocosmia aurea?

Grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands

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,

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