Chasmanthe

Cladus: Eukaryota
Regnum: Plantae
Divisio: Magnoliophyta
Classis: Liliopsida
Subclassis: Liliidae
Ordo: Asparagales
Familia: Iridaceae
Subfamilia: Crocoideae
Tribus: Ixieae
Genus: Chasmanthe
Species: C. aethiopica - C. floribunda

Name

Chasmanthe N.E.Br.

Chasmanthe is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family which originate from South Africa. 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".[1]

Species include:

* Chasmanthe aethiopica (Chasmanthe, Cobra Lily)
* Chasmanthe bicolor
* Chasmanthe floribunda (South African Cornflag, Pennants)
References

1. ^ Manning, John; Goldblatt, Peter (2008). The Iris Family: Natural History & Classification. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. pp. 178–81. ISBN 0-88192-897-6.

* Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: World Checklist Series
* PlantZAfrica.com - Chasmanthe aethiopica
* Iziko Museums of Cape Town - Chasmanthe