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C. Plants are living Organisms belonging to the kingdom Plantae. The flowering plants or angiosperms ( Angiospermae or Magnoliophyta) are the most widespread group Monocotyledons or monocots are one of two major groups of Flowering plants (angiosperms that are traditionally recognised the other being Dicotyledons Asparagales is an order of Flowering plants The order must include the family Asparagaceae, but other families included in the order have varied markedly Amaryllidaceae is the Botanical name of a family of Flowering plants. John Lindley ( February 8, 1799 - November 1, 1865) was an English Botanist. caulescens |
Clivia is a genus of monocot flowering plants native to southern Africa. A genus (plural genera from Γένος Latin genus "descent family type gender" is a low-level Taxonomic Monocotyledons or monocots are one of two major groups of Flowering plants (angiosperms that are traditionally recognised the other being Dicotyledons The flowering plants or angiosperms ( Angiospermae or Magnoliophyta) are the most widespread group They are from the family Amaryllidaceae. Common name is Bush lily.
They are non-woody evergreen plant, with dark green, strap-like leaves. In Botany, an Evergreen plant is a plant having leaves all year round In Botany, a leaf is an above-ground Plant organ specialized for Photosynthesis. These leaves produce clusters bell-shaped flowers on a stalk above the foliage. A flower, also known as a bloom or Blossom, is the reproductive structure found in Flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also The flowers somewhat resemble those of certain varieties of Lilium or Amaryllis. Amaryllis is a monotypic (only one species Genus of plant also known as the Belladonna Lily or naked ladies. Orange is the most common colour but there are also Peach, Near White, Apricot, Red and Yellow varieties.
Of the six known species, Clivia miniata is the most widely cultivated, and hybrid varieties with flowers ranging from deep red-orange to pale yellow have been bred by growers around the world, particularly in South Africa, Australia, Japan, USA, Belgium, France and China. Clivia miniata (also known as Bush lily) is a species of Clivia, from South Africa The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National
C. miniata, C. gardenii, C. robusta and C. caulescens seedlings flower after three to four years, while the yellow varieties may take longer. C. nobilis will flower after seven or eight years. It is reported that C. mirabilis also takes about 6 years to flower.
Specimens were gathered by British explorers William Burchell and John Bowie in 1815 and 1820, respectively. William John Burchell ( 23 July, 1781 Fulham, London - 23 March, 1863 Fulham was an English explorer, Clivia nobilis became the first named species when in 1828 the Kew botanist John Lindley named it in honor of Lady Charlotte Florentia Clive, Duchess of Northumberland (1787-1866). John Lindley ( February 8, 1799 - November 1, 1865) was an English Botanist. [1], who was for a time the governess of the future Queen Victoria. [2] [3] [4]
Notes and references
- ^ Clivia San Marcos Growers. URL accessed April 8, 2006. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Clivia Forum. A Clivia discussion Forum.
- ^ Clivia Base. South African Clivia Website.
- ^ CliviaWiki. A Wiki for Clivias, listing all the registered Clivias.
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