Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambongensis
ID:
789146

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
iplants

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 12: 63 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788479

Common Names

  • Crocosmia Ambong
  • Ambong Crocosmia
  • Crocosmia Ambongensis

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Description

Crocosmia ambongensis (also called Ambong Crocosmia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has long, linear leaves and orange-red flowers with six petals. It grows in wet meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crocosmia ambongensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower and is attractive to bees and butterflies. The plant has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crocosmia ambongensis has bright orange flowers with a yellow throat. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crocosmia ambongensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to start seeds indoors in late winter or early spring. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Crocosmia ambongensis

Crocosmia ambongensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Crocosmia ambongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crocosmia ambongensis?

Crocosmia ambongensis

What is the common name of Crocosmia ambongensis?

Ambong Crocosmia

What is the natural habitat of Crocosmia ambongensis?

Grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-327094: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.