EMPODIUM PLICATUM
Author:
Richard Anthony Salisbury, 1866
Family:
HYPOXIDACEAE
Origin:
Elevation:
Publisher:
R.S.Adamson & T.M.Salter (eds.), Fl. Cape Pen.: 214 (1950)
Collection number:
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Thickness:
3,5 Centimetres
Height:
25 Centimetres
Propagate:
Seeds/Bulbs
CITES:
Synonyms:
Fabricia plicata Thunb.
Curculigo plicata, Dryand. 1811.
Gethyllis plicata, Jacq.
Forbesia plicata, Nel.
Hypoxis plicata, L.f.
This member of the Hypoxidaceae family was given this name by Richard Anthony Salisbury in 1866. It is found in the southern part of South Africa, growing in clay or loamed soil with some to lots of water and some sun. The bulbs can grow to 3,5 centimetres, the plant reaches 25 centimetres in height. The flowers are bright yellow.
The genera name is from the Greek word meaning 'tanglefoot', referring to the habit of the plant. The species name means 'folded' or 'pleated'.
Flower
Bright Yellow
Soil
Clay - Sand
Water
Medium - Maximum
Sun
Medium