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Agapanthus africanus

African Blue Lily, African Lily
Other regional names: Blue Agapanthus +2 more
  • Blue Agapanthus
  • Blue Lily
  • Lily Of The Nile
Also known as: Abumon africanum (L.) Britton +16 more
  • Abumon africanum (L.) Britton
  • Agapanthus africanus var. leichtlinii (Baker) Beauverd
  • Agapanthus medius Lodd. ex Steud.
  • Agapanthus minor G.Lodd.
  • Agapanthus tuberosus L. ex DC.
  • Agapanthus umbellatus L'Hér.
  • Agapanthus umbellatus subsp. globosus J.R.Duncan & V.C.Davies
  • Agapanthus umbellatus var. flore-albo Van Geert
  • Agapanthus umbellatus var. flore-albo VanGeert
  • Agapanthus umbellatus var. leichtlinii Baker
  • Crinum africanum L.
  • Mauhlia africana (L.) Dahl
  • Mauhlia linearis Thunb.
  • Mauhlia umbellata (L'Hér.) Thunb. ex Schult. & Schult.f.
  • Tulbaghia africana (L.) Kuntze
  • Tulbaghia africana f. heisteri (Fabr.) Kuntze
  • Tulbaghia africana f. minor (G.Lodd.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Amaryllidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Originating in Africa, Agapanthus africanus (commonly known as African blue lily or African-lily) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Ascension, Jamaica, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Trinidad-Tobago, West Himalaya

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