Ornithogalum saundersiae
Giant Chincherinchee, Transvaal Chinkerinchee
Also known as: Galtonia saundersiae (Baker) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan +1 more
- Galtonia saundersiae (Baker) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & Juan
- Ornithogalum excelsum Diels ex Engl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asparagaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Ornithogalum saundersiae
Ornithogalum saundersiae (commonly known as Giant Chincherinchee or Transvaal chinkerinchee) is a bulbous plant within the Asparagaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, Swaziland