Chasmanthe floribunda
African Corn Flag, African Cornflag
Other regional names: Aunt Eliza
- Aunt Eliza
Also known as: Antholyza floribunda Salisb. +3 more
- Antholyza floribunda Salisb.
- Antholyza praealta Delile
- Antkolyza aethiopica L.
- Petamenes floribunda (Salisb.) E.Phillips
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Chasmanthe floribunda (commonly known as African corn-flag) is a tuberous plant within the Iridaceae family. It is found natively 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)
Algeria, Argentina Northeast, California, Canary Is., East Aegean Is., France, Italy, Madeira, New South Wales, Portugal, Sardegna, South Australia, Spain, St.Helena, Tasmania, Tunisia, Victoria, Western Australia