Kniphofia × praecox
Greater Red Hot Poker, Greater Red Hot Poker
Also known as: Kniphofia praecox subsp. praecox +3 more
- Kniphofia praecox subsp. praecox
- Kniphofia praecox var. nobilis Baker
- Kniphofia uvaria var. praecox (Baker) A.Berger
- Tritoma ×praecox (Baker) Rob.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asphodelaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Kniphofia × praecox (commonly known as Greater Red-hot Poker) is a herbaceous perennial within the Asphodelaceae family. It is found natively in Africa and Europe. In its natural range, this hybrid typically occurs in subtropical conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Europe, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Ireland
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Czechoslovakia, Ecuador, Great Britain, Northern Provinces
Parent Species