Biology:Watsonia borbonica
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Iridaceae |
| Genus: | Watsonia |
| Species: | W. borbonica
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| Binomial name | |
| Watsonia borbonica (Pourr.) Goldblatt
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Watsonia borbonica, the Cape bugle-lily,[1] is a species of plant in the family Iridaceae that is native to South Africa .
Taxonomy
Watsonia borbonica has two subspecies: W. borbonica subsp. ardernei, and subsp. borbonica. W. borbonica subsp. ardernei is named in honour of H.M. Arderne, the Cape Town businessman whose family established the Arderne Gardens in Claremont . This subspecies is best known for its white form that is well-established in cultivation.[2]
Characteristics
The species grows from corms. It is dormant in summer and grows in winter, which is the rainy season in its native habitat. It has tall strap-like leaves growing in a fan arrangement. It may grow up to two metres tall. It flowers for up to 4–5 weeks in spring.
Distribution and habitat
Watsonia borbonica grows in the winter-rainfall areas of the Western Cape of South Africa. It usually grows on slopes consisting of rocky sandstone or clay and granite. It may be found occasionally in sandy soils.[3]
Cultivation
Watsonia borbonica is a good garden plant as it bears showy flowers. It needs well-drained soil and full sun. During the dormant phase it should be kept dry.[4]
References
- ↑ "Watsonia borbonica". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=WABO. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ↑ "Watsonia borbonica | PlantZAfrica". http://pza.sanbi.org/watsonia-borbonica.
- ↑ Nonkenge, S.; Notten, A.. "Watsonia borbonica". SANBI. http://www.plantzafrica.com/frames/plantsfram.htm. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
- ↑ "Watsonia". http://plants.newplant.co.za/polkmhwuwnvlar/size/4/page/283. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q7974880 entry
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