Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mathewsiana
ID:
789162

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Bolus) Goldblatt ex M.P.de Vos

Source:
iplants

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 50: 488 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788495



Common Names

  • Montbretia
  • Falling Stars
  • Copper Lilies


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Description

Crocosmia mathewsiana (also called Mathews' 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 mathewsiana 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

Crocosmia mathewsiana 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 mathewsiana 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 mathewsiana

Crocosmia mathewsiana is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Crocosmia mathewsiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocosmia mathewsiana?

Crocosmia mathewsiana

What type of plant is Crocosmia mathewsiana?

Perennial

What is the average height of Crocosmia mathewsiana?

2-3 feet

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-327109: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Miriam Phoebe de Vos (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.de Vos' in the authors string.