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Iridaceae

W/C = Wild Collected
Hesperantha coccinea (Backh. & Harv.) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

  • Query IPNI
  • Common Name: River Lily, Khahlana, Rooirivierlelie
  • Family: Iridaceae Juss.

  • Country of Origin: South Africa - eastern Cape and Natal
  • Habitat: stream banks and islands edges at higher elevations 1500-2500m

  • Description: syn. Schizostylis coccinea

  • Culture: Summer-growing rhizomatous perennial native to wet areas and should be kept damp at all times
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 200700101
  • Source: Silverhill Seeds
  • Accession Date: 07-11-2007
  • Bench: 2113 - MED:Chapparal
  • Qty: 2 confirmed on 11-16-2009
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Liliopsida
  • SubClass: monocots
  • Order: Asparagales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Iridaceae
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