Calostemma purpureum R.Br. var. cunninghamii
For details of the species see Calostemma purpureum R.Br. Cunninghamii is a form with rose-coloured flowers discovered at Moreton Bay. [PD]. Calostemma purpureum is highly variable in flower colour, varying from very pale blush, almost white, to deep reddish pink and including yellow forms. See also Calostemma purpureum R.Br. var. luteum and Calostemma purpureum R.Br. var. bronze.
Horticultural & Botanical History
No specific data.
History at Camden Park
Calostemma sp. pink only appears in the 1843 catalogue and Calostemma carnea first appears in 1845. It is possible that they refer to the same plant. Calostemma cunninghamii was certainly grown by Macarthur as early as 1831 as seeds were presented to the Sydney Botanic Gardens by Messrs. Macarthur in that year [RSBG AB] although we cannot be sure that the Catalogue ‘Calostemma sp. pink’ refers to this form of Calostemma purpureum.
Notes
Published Apr 06, 2009 - 02:40 PM | Last updated Jun 26, 2012 - 04:27 PM
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
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| Region of origin | Australia, Moreton Bay |
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| Common Name | Pink Garland lily |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Calostemma sp. pink
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| Confidence level | low |