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Chasmanthe aethiopica
About
Chasmanthe aethiopica, the cobra lily, is a perennial plant and geophyte belonging to the genus Chasmanthe and is part of the fynbos. The plant is endemic to the Eastern and Western Cape. The plant grows to a height of 40 to 65 cm and flowers from April to July. The flowers are red-purple.
- Family
- Iridaceae
How to use it
The cobra lily is primarily used for ornamental purposes due to its stunning flowers. It thrives in gardens that mimic its natural fynbos habitat, providing a beautiful addition to landscapes while supporting local biodiversity.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Chasmanthe aethiopica
- Slug
- chasmanthe-aethiopica
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Genus
- Chasmanthe
- Species
- aethiopica
- Wikidata QID
- Q5765223
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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