Kniphofia linearifolia
Kniphofia linearifolia Baker
Kniphofia linearifolia, a member of the Asphodelaceae family, is a plant species native to several regions in southern Africa, including the Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. It was first described in 1892 by the botanist Baker.
Description
Kniphofia linearifolia is a species within the genus Kniphofia, known for its linear foliage and flowering structures typical of the Asphodelaceae family. This plant is naturally distributed across a range of southern African countries, where it is found in habitats suited to its ecological requirements. Its presence in regions such as Lesotho, Malawi, and Zimbabwe indicates a broad but localized distribution within the continent. The species was formally published in 1892 by the botanist Baker, contributing to the taxonomic understanding of the genus in the region.
Distribution
Cape Provinces · Free State · KwaZulu-Natal · Lesotho · Malawi · Mozambique · Northern Provinces · Swaziland · Zimbabwe
Synonyms
Kniphofia rhodesianaKniphofia longistylaKniphofia longifloraKniphofia linearifolia var. montanaKniphofia linearifolia var. kuntzeiKniphofia uvaria var. maximaKniphofia alooides var. maxima
