Gethyllis grandiflora
| Gethyllis grandiflora | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Amaryllidoideae |
| Genus: | Gethyllis |
| Species: | G. grandiflora |
| Binomial name | |
| Gethyllis grandiflora | |
Gethyllis grandiflora, commonly known as the large-flowered kukumakranka, is a perennial geophyte belonging to the genus Gethyllis and is part of the Succulent Karoo.[1] The species is endemic to the Northern Cape and occurs from the Richtersveld Mountains to Komaggas. The plant's fruit is eaten by the Nama people of the area.[2]
References
- ↑ "Gethyllis grandiflora L.Bolus". REDLIST Sanbi.
- ↑ "Gethyllis grandiflora L.Bolus". Plants of the World Online.