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Nomenclature
Schizostylis coccinea
The Royal Horticultural Society Horticultural Database, available at www.rhs.org.uk www.rhs.org.uk
Hesperantha coccinea (Backj.&Harv.) Goldblatt & J.C. Manning. Iridaceae previously known as Schizostylis coccinea River Lily, Kaffir lily. Distribution: South Africa and Zimbabwe. Schizostylis is Greek for 'divided style' - the style is in three parts; coccinea means 'red'. Hesperantha is Greek for 'evening flower' as the flowers open late in the day. No medicinal use.
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes.
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Other use
Hesperantha coccinea (Backh. & Harv.) Goldblatt & J.C. Manning 'Major' the best red flowered form. Previously called Schizostylis coccinea, Iridaceae. African or Kaffir lily. Tuberous perennial Distribution Zimbabwe to South Africa. Schizostylis is Greek for 'divided style' - the style is in three parts; coccinea means 'red'. Hesperantha is Greek for 'evening flower' as the flowers open late in the day. No medicinal use.
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes.
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Hesperantha coccinea 'Major'
Family: IRIDACEAEGenus: Hesperantha
Species: coccinea
Cultivar: 'Major'
Common names: Crimson Flag Lily 'Major'
Distribution summary: Zimbabwee to S. Africa
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H4 - Hardy; average winter
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Southern Hemisphere (K)
Flowering months: August, September
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