Cyrtanthus obliquus, the Knysna lily, is a species of flowering plant in the amaryllis family. It has spiralling leaves and large pendulous flowers. It is native to coastal grasslands from KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern Cape, South Africa.[4]

It is adapted to a dry winter period in its native range (March to August), and is able to survive in hot, dry conditions. Its thick, greyish leaves are also adapted to this sunny environment.[4] It is a popular container plant. It can be multiplied by removing and planting side bulbs, when these appear.[4]

References

  1. ^ L'Héritier de Brutelle, Charles Louis (1788). Sertum Anglicum (in Latin). p. 16. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Cyrtanthus obliquus (L.f.) Aiton". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Cyrtanthus obliquus (L.f.) L.f." World Flora Online. World Flora Online Consortium. 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  4. ^ a b c Konanani, Lufuno (October 2009). "Cyrtanthus obliquus (L.f.) Aiton". PlantZAfrica. SANBI. Retrieved 22 September 2016.

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