Ferraria crispa
Black Flag
Also known as: Ferraria crispa subsp. crispa +9 more
- Ferraria crispa subsp. crispa
- Ferraria crispa subsp. nortieri M.P.de Vos
- Ferraria crispa subsp. nortieri M.P.deVos
- Ferraria ensiformis Mill.
- Ferraria major Eckl.
- Ferraria obtusifolia Sweet
- Ferraria punctata Pers.
- Ferraria undulata L.
- Ferraria vandermerwei L.Bolus
- Gladiolus indicus Mill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Iridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Ferraria crispa (commonly known as Black-Flag) 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)
Baleares, Canary Is., Madeira, Norfolk Is., Portugal, South Australia, Spain, Victoria, Western Australia