Haemanthus crispus
Haemanthus crispus Snijman
Haemanthus crispus is a bulbous geophyte native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, specifically found in Namaqualand, a region characterized by winter rainfall. It is a common species in this area, growing from Steinkopf to the Olifants River.
Description
This species is typically found on coastal flats and extends eastward onto the stony, lower slopes of the first terrace. It prefers heavy soils and is often located in the shade of low succulent shrubs. Haemanthus crispus belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family and was described by Snijman in 1981.
Distribution
Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Haemanthus undulatus
