Wachendorfia thyrsiflora L.
Tuberous rooted perennial with narrowlt lance-shaped, plicate leaves and stems bearing terminal panicles of yellow flowers. To 60cm. [RHSD, Hortus, CECB].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘From the Cape of Good Hope; now common in our greenhouses, where it thrives with little care; flowers about July. Our drawing was made at Messrs. Lee and Kennedy’s. Introduced by Mr. P. Miller, in 1755.’ [BM t.1060/1808].
History at Camden Park
Wachendorfia thyrsiflora was marked with a ‘c’, denoting grown at Camden, in an 1836 edition of Loddiges’ catalogue held at Camden Park. Although almost certainly grown in the gardens around this time it may have been short-lived as it did not appear in any subsequent catalogue. [CPA].
Notes
Published Jan 10, 2010 - 03:51 PM | Last updated Jan 10, 2010 - 03:55 PM
Wachendorfia thyrsiflora L. | BM t.1060/1808 | BHL
| Family | Haemodoraceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | South Africa |
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| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Wachendorfia thyrsiflora |
| Confidence level | high |