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Cyrtanthus spiralis

Cyrtanthus spiralis Burch. ex Ker Gawl.
Cyrtanthus spiralis
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Cyrtanthus spiralis is a species in the genus Cyrtanthus, belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. It was first described in 1817 by Burch. ex Ker Gawl. and is native to the Cape Provinces. This plant is part of a group known for its bulbous growth and flowering characteristics typical of the Amaryllidaceae family.

Description

Cyrtanthus spiralis is a member of the Cyrtanthus genus, which is part of the Amaryllidaceae family. The species was published in 1817 by Burch. ex Ker Gawl. and is naturally found in the Cape Provinces. It shares traits with other members of the Amaryllidaceae, a family that includes bulbous flowering plants. The genus Cyrtanthus is known for its unique floral structures and is primarily distributed in southern Africa.

Distribution

Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Monella spiralisGastronema spirale

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