Watsonia meriana
Bugle Lily, Bulbil Bugle Lily
Other regional names: Bulbil Watsonia +1 more
- Bulbil Watsonia
- Wild Watsonia
Also known as: Antholyza fulgens Andrews +16 more
- Antholyza fulgens Andrews
- Antholyza meriana var. minor L.
- Gladiolus infundibuliformis Schrank
- Gladiolus iridifolius Jacq.
- Gladiolus merianus (L.) Jacq.
- Gladiolus merianus (L.) Thunb.
- Ixia meriana (L.) Link
- Neuberia pyramidalis Eckl.
- Watsonia bulbillifera J.W.Mathews & L.Bolus
- Watsonia fulgens (Andrews) Pers.
- Watsonia fulgida Salisb.
- Watsonia iridifolia (Jacq.) Ker Gawl.
- Watsonia iridifolia (Jacq.) KerGawl.
- Watsonia iridifolia var. fulgens (Andrews) Ker Gawl.
- Watsonia iridifolia var. fulgens (Andrews) KerGawl.
- Watsonia leipoldtii L.Bolus
- Watsonia meriana var. bulbillifera (J.W.Mathews & L.Bolus) D.A.Cooke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Watsonia meriana (commonly known as Bugle-Lily or Bulbil bugle-lily) is a tuberous plant within the Iridaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with 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
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)
California, Madeira, Mauritius, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Portugal, Queensland, Réunion, South Australia, Spain, St.Helena, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia