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Timmia obliqua (L.f.) J.F.Gmel.
Syst. Nat., ed. 13[bis]. 2(1): 524, 538. 1791 [late Sep-Nov 1791]
Family: AMARYLLIDACEAE

Accepted Scientific Name: Cyrtanthus obliquus (L.f.) Aiton
Hort. Kew. [W. Aiton] 1: 414 1789. Aiton

Timmia obliqua (Cyrtanthus obliquus) Photo by: © Plantemania

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Accepted name in llifle Database:
Cyrtanthus obliquus (L.f.) Aiton
Hort. Kew. [W. Aiton] 1: 414 1789.
Synonymy: 7
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Common Names include:
ENGLISH: Knysna lily, giant fire lily, Giant Cyrtanthus, Sore-Eye Flower, oblique leaved Cyrtanthus
AFRIKAANS (Afrikaans): Knysnalelie
ZULU (isiZulu): Umathaga


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- This stately plant is impressive in every way; its twisted evergreen, glaucous foliage combines magnificently with the sturdy peduncle or stalk of pendulous, yellow, red and green flowers. (Cyrtanthus obliquus) Photo by: © Plantemania
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