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Synonyms: |
Gloriosa modesta (Hook.) J.C.Manning & Vinn. |
Common names: | Butter lily (English) Climbing bell (English) Climbing lily (English) |
Frequency: | |
Status: | Cultivated, possibly rarely naturalised |
Description: |
Perennial herb to 2 m, with climbing stems. Leaves in whorls of 3-4, extremely numerous, lanceolate or linear-lanceolate becoming smaller and narrower above; apex drawn out into a tendril to 2 cm long. Flowers axillary, bright yellow or orange, pointing downwards. Pedicel 2.5-5 cm, bent at apex. Sepals and petals 1.7-4 cm long, lanceolate, acute. Style with 3 recurved branches. |
Notes: | Included in the 'native and naturalised' flora on the strength of one collection by Bob Drummond from Harare. |
Derivation of specific name: | modesta: modest, unpretentious |
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Worldwide distribution: | Mozambique, South Africa and Eswatini |
Zimbabwe distribution: | C |
Growth form(s): | Climber. |
Endemic status: | |
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Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Friday 14 October 2011 |
Literature: |
Fabian, A. & Germishuizen, G. (1997). Wild Flowers of Northern South Africa. Fernwood Press, Vlaeburg. Pages 36 - 37. (Includes a picture). La Croix, I. (2009). Colchicaceae Flora Zambesiaca 12(2) Page 188. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 86. Pooley, E. (1998). A Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Region. Natal Flora Publications Trust. Durban. Pages 26 - 27. (Includes a picture). |
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