Watsonia marginata
Fragrant Bugle Lily
Also known as: Antholyza marginata (L.f.) Page ex Steud. +8 more
- Antholyza marginata (L.f.) Page ex Steud.
- Gladiolus glumaceus Thunb.
- Ixia marginata (L.f.) Aiton
- Ixia sceptrum Baker
- Neuberia marginata (L.f.) Eckl.
- Watsonia alba Arderne
- Watsonia glumacea (Thunb.) Asch. & Graebn.
- Watsonia marginata var. minor Ker Gawl.
- Watsonia marginata var. minor KerGawl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Watsonia marginata (commonly known as Fragrant bugle-lily) is a tuberous plant within the Iridaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
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)
California, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia