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Veltheimia capensis

Common names: quarobe, sand lily (Eng.); kwarobe, sandlelie (Afr.)

Family: Hyacinthaceae

... is x = 10. Veltheimia capensis is native to the drier northwestern, ... in full or partial sun in frost-free environments. Veltheimia capensis is a deciduous, winter-growing geophyte ... different individuals), fertilization takes place. Veltheimia The cultivation requirements of V. capensis differ ...

30 / 07 / 2018 | Graham Duncan | Kirstenbosch NBG

Common names: forest lily, forest sand-lily, winter red hot poker (Eng.); sandui, sandlelie (Afr.)

Family: Hyacinthaceae

... Notten Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden August 2001 Veltheimia bracteata is a winter-growing deciduous bulbous ... frost-free regions that have rainfall throughout the year, Veltheimia bracteata is almost evergreen. The handsome glossy ... capsules are dry and papery, usually during mid-summer. Veltheimia bracteata can be found growing wild in the forests ...

27 / 08 / 2001 | Trevor Adams | Kirstenbosch NBG