Hesperantha coccinea
Kaffir Lily, River Lily
Also known as: Schizostylis coccinea Backh. & Harv. +3 more
- Schizostylis coccinea Backh. & Harv.
- Schizostylis coccinea Backh. & Harvey ex J.D.Hook.
- Schizostylis ixioides Harv. ex Baker
- Schizostylis pauciflora Klatt
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Hesperantha coccinea (commonly known as Kaffir Lily or River-Lily) is a tuberous plant within the Iridaceae family. It is found natively 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)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zimbabwe
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)
Great Britain, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Tasmania