Chasmanthe bicolor
Bicolor Cobra Lily, Red And Green Cobra Lily
Other regional names: Two Colour Chasmanthe +1 more
- Two Colour Chasmanthe
- Two Colour Cobra Lily
Also known as: Antholyza aethiopica var. bicolor (Gasp.) Baker +5 more
- Antholyza aethiopica var. bicolor (Gasp.) Baker
- Antholyza aethiopica var. minor Lindl.
- Antholyza bicolor Gasp.
- Antholyza bicolor Gasp. ex Ten.
- Antholyza bicolor Gasp. ex Vis.
- Petamenes bicolor (Gasp.) E.Phillips
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Chasmanthe bicolor (commonly known as Bicolor Cobra Lily or Red-and-Green Cobra Lily) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. 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, Great Britain, Italy, New Zealand North, Sardegna, Sicilia