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Commemorative

Clivia miniata Regel Amaryllidoideae Kaffir Lily, Natal Lily. Named for Lady Charlotte Clive, Duchess of Northumberland. Distribution: South Africa.
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. link

Other use

Clivia miniata Regel Amaryllidoideae Kaffir Lily, Natal Lily. Named for Lady Charlotte Clive, Duchess of Northumberland Distribution: South Africa. A toxic plant containing the cytotoxic chemical, Lycorine.
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. link

Toxicity

A toxic plant containing the cytotoxic chemical, Lycorine.
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. link

Geographical distribution

  • Africa, Southern Africa, Cape Provinces
  • Africa, Southern Africa, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland

Clivia miniata Regel

Family: AMARYLLIDACEAE
Genus: Clivia
Species: miniata Regel
Common names: Wild Bush Lily, Natal Lily
Distribution summary: S.Africa (Natal)
Habit: Perennial
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants in pots (POT)
Flowering months: July, August, September
Reason for growing: Medicinal, toxic


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