Cyrtanthus obliquus

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]

Knysna lily
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
Genus: Cyrtanthus
Species:
C. obliquus
Binomial name
Cyrtanthus obliquus
(L.f.) Aiton
Synonyms[1][2]
  • Amaryllis umbella L'Hér.[3]
  • Crinum obliquum L.f.
  • Cyrtanthus varius M.Roem.
  • Timmia obliqua (L.f.) J.F.Gmel.

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

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