Shire Wild Bulbs and Nursery
Amaryllidaceae Cyrtanthus

Cyrtanthus

A fascinating genus of about 60 species, most of which are endemic to South Africa,  also known as the ’ifafa lily’ or ‘fire lily’. The summer rainfall species are best grown in pots as they are unable to withstand water during the winter dormant period. They require a well-drained, slightly acid mixture of river sand and decomposed bark  with a layer of compost in the bottom of the pot. Water at well-spaced intervals and allow medium to dry out between watering. The evergreen species prefer a compost rich soil and are generally easier to grow than the deciduous species.

 

Name Cyrtanthus brachycyphus                              Cyrtanthus brachycyphus shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Dobo lily
African name unoimpingi (z)
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 25cm
Light requirements ss
Flowers September
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus braciyosphon                               cyrtanthus brachysiphon shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Ifafa lily
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 35cm
Light requirements ss
Flowers February
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus breviflorus Cyrtanthus breviflorus shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Yellow fire lily
African name uvelabahleke (z)
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 35cm
Light requirements ss
Flowers November
Medicinal uses The bulb is edible. It is used  traditionally to 
treat intestinal worms, and as protective
and love charms.

 

Name Cyrtanthus clavatus                                       Cyrtanthus clavatus shire indigenous bulbs
Common name  
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 35cm
Light requirements fs
Flowers February
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus contractus                                    Cyrtanthus contractus shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Fire lily
African name impingizana (z)
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 45cm
Light requirements fs
Flowers October
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus elatus 'pink'                                  Cyrtanthus elatus pink shire indigenous bulbs
Common name George lily
African name  
D/E evergreen
Rainfall winter
Height 40cm
Light requirements ss
Flowers November
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus elatus 'red'                                    Cyrtanthus elatus red shire indigenous bulbs
Common name George lily
African name  
D/E evergreen
Rainfall winter
Height 40cm
Light requirements ss
Flowers February
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus eppiphyticus                                  Cyrtanthus eppiphyticus shire wild bulb nursery
Common name Tree lily
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 40cm
Light requirements semi-shade
Flowers November
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus erubescens                                    cyrtanthus erubescens Shire Wild bulb nursery
Common name Blushing cobra lily
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 80cm
Light requirements semi-shade
Flowers October
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus falcatus                                         Cyrtanthus falcatus shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Drakensburg fire lily
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 50cm
Light requirements ss
Flowers October
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus flanaganii                                      Cyrtanthus flanaganii shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Yellow dobo lily
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 40cm
Light requirements fs
Flowers November
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus helictus                                         Cyrtanthus helictus shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Pig Tail cyrtanthus
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 25cm
Light requirements fs
Flowers October
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus huttonii                                         Cyrtanthus huttonii shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Cliff cyrtanthus
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 70cm
Light requirements ss
Flowers November
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus loddigesianus                                 Cyrtanthus loddigesianus shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Coastal fire lily
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 35cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers February
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus mackenii peach Cyrtanthus mackenii peach shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Ifafa lily
African name empingizana (z)
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 30cm
Light requirements semi-shade
Flowers June
Medicinal uses Used traditionally as a protective charm           

 

Name Cytanthus mackenii pink Cyrtanthus mackenii pink shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Ifafa lily
African name empingizana (z)
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 30cm
Light requirements semi-shade
Flowers June
Medicinal uses Used traditionally as a protective charm            

 

Name Cyrtanthus mackenii red Cyrtanthus mackenii red shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Ifafa lily
African name empingizana (z)
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 30cm
Light requirements semi-shade
Flowers May
Medicinal uses Used traditionally as a protective charm            

 

Name Cyrtanthus mackenii sp. Cooperii Cyrtanthus_mackenii_sp._cooperii_c
Common name Ifafa lily
African name empingizana (z)
D/E deciduoud
Rainfall summer
Height 30cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers August
Medicinal uses Used traditionally as a protective charm             

 

Name Cyrtanthus montanus X                                       Cyrtanthus montanus shire indigenous bulbs
Common name  
African name  
D/E evergreen
Rainfall winter
Height 40cm
Light requirements semi-shade
Flowers February                                                         
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus obliquus Cyrtanthus obliquus shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Giant cyrtanthus
African name umathunga (x)
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 60cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers December
Medicinal uses Traditionally used to treat coughs and              
headaches.

 

Name Cyrtanthus obliquus X elatus X falcatus               Cyrtanthus elatus x obliquus x falcatus
Common name  
African name  
D/E evergreen
Rainfall summer
Height 40cm
Light requirements semi-shade
Flowers June
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus parviflorus                                       Cyrtanthus parviflorus shire wild indigenous bulbs
Common name Green Hills Cyrtanthus
African name  
D/E evergreen
Rainfall summer
Height 40cm
Light requirements semi-shade
Flowers June
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus sanguineus                    Cyrtanthus sanguineus shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Kei lily
African name esimhlope (x)
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 30cm
Light requirements semi-shade
Flowers March
Medicinal uses Traditionally used to ensure easy childbirth      

 

Name Cyrtanthus smithiae                                          Cyrtanthus smithiae shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Corkscrew cyrtanthus                                
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 35cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers November
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus speciosus                                        Cyrtanthus speciosus shire wild bulb nursery
Common name Coastal cyrtanthus                                
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 35cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers February
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus spiralis Cyrtanthus spiralis shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Spiral leaf cyrtanthus                                       
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 35cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers February
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus suaveolens                                     Cyrtanthus suaveolens shire indigenous bulbs
Common name Amatola cyrtanthus
African name  
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 30cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers November
Medicinal uses  

 

Name Cyrtanthus tuckii sp. Viridiloba                         Cyrtanthus tuckii sp. viridiloba
Common name Green-tipped fire lily
African name isiwesa (z)
D/E deciduous
Rainfall summer
Height 40cm
Light requirements full sun
Flowers October
Medicinal uses  

  

 

Friday, March 29, 2024

Shade Code

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SS -  semi shade
S -    shade

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