Chasmanthe
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| Chasmanthe | |
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| File:Chasmanthe floribunda 3.jpg | |
| Chasmanthe floribunda | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Subfamily: | Crocoideae |
| Tribe: | Croceae |
| Genus: | Chasmanthe N.E.Br. |
| Type species | |
| Chasmanthe aethiopica (L.) N.E. Brown
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Chasmanthe is a genus of flowering plants in the family Iridaceae, first described in 1932. It is endemic to Cape Province in South Africa. It is widely grown as an ornamental plant and is naturalized in various locations.[1]
In their native habitat the flowers are pollinated by sunbirds. The genus name is derived from the Greek words chasme, meaning "gaping", and anthos, meaning "flower".[2]
- Species[1]
| Image | Name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| File:Chasmanthe aethiopica 1DS-II 0612.jpg | Chasmanthe aethiopica (L.) N.E.Br. (Chasmanthe, Cobra Lily) | Cape Province; naturalized in the Canary Islands, Madeira, continental Portugal, continental Spain, Balearics and the Greek islands.[3] |
| File:Chasmanthe bicolor 1zz.jpg | Chasmanthe bicolor (Gasp. ex Ten.) N.E.Br. | Cape Province; naturalized in California, Italy and Great Britain[4] |
| File:Chasmanthe floribunda 1DS-II 1-8295.jpg | Chasmanthe floribunda (Salisb.) N.E.Br. (South African Cornflag, Pennants) | Cape Province; naturalized in California, Algeria, Australia, Argentina, St. Helena |
References
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- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: World Checklist Series
- PlantZAfrica.com - Chasmanthe aethiopica
- Iziko Museums of Cape Town - Chasmanthe
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