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Kniphofia splendida
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Chimanimani Mts
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| Synonyms: |
Kniphofia monticola Blackmore |
| Common names: | Mumhandwe (Shona) Red hot poker (English) |
| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Robust clump-forming perennial, up to 2 m. Leaves long and linear, erect when young but soon becoming bent over, dull green or glaucous. Peduncle, stout, up to 1.6 m. Flowers in a dense raceme up to 28 cm, orange to red-orange. Perianth funnel-shaped, slightly constricted above the ovary; stamens exserted 5-10 mm. This species can be distinguished from the common Kniphofia linearifolia by the much more robust habit and the longer and more compacted inflorescence |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | splendida: splendid, striking |
| Habitat: | |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1500 - 2000 m |
| Flowering time: | Feb - Apr |
| Worldwide distribution: | Malawi, Mozambique, S Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | E |
| Growth form: | P |
| Endemic status: | |
| Red data list status: | |
| Insects (whose larvae eat this species): | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Content last updated: | Tuesday 25 July 2006 |
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Flora of Mozambique: Kniphofia splendidaAfrican Plant Database: Kniphofia splendida
Biodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Kniphofia splendida
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Kniphofia splendida
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Kniphofia splendida
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Kniphofia splendida
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GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Kniphofia splendida
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Kniphofia splendida
JSTOR Plant Science: Kniphofia splendida
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Kniphofia splendida
Kew Monocotyledon checklist: Kniphofia splendida
Tropicos: Kniphofia splendida
West African Plants database: Kniphofia splendida
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