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Cyrtanthus collinus

Cyrtanthus collinus Ker Gawl.
Cyrtanthus collinus
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Cyrtanthus collinus is a species in the genus Cyrtanthus, belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. It was first described by Ker Gawl. in 1817 and is native to the Cape Provinces.

Description

Cyrtanthus collinus is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family and is part of the Cyrtanthus genus. The species was formally published in 1817 by Ker Gawl. It is naturally distributed in the Cape Provinces. The genus Cyrtanthus includes various species known for their bulbous growth and showy flowers, and C. collinus is one of these. Its classification within the Amaryllidaceae reflects its botanical relationships with other flowering plants in this family.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Monella glaucaMonella collina

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