Antholyza flava Hort.
I can find no record of a plant named Antholyza flava. The most likely possibility is a form of Chasmanthe aethiopica (L.) N.E.Br., which see, perhaps var. minor, which has a perianth tube red at the top, bright yellow downwards. [Baker Ir., BR f.1159/1829]. That is the plant figured here. Likewise Chasmanthe floribunda (Salisb.) N.E.Br. var. Duckitii, with clear yellow flowers, should be considered.
Horticultural & Botanical History
No additional data.
History at Camden Park
The only record of this plant is a handwritten note in an 1850 catalogue held at the Mitchell Library, Sydney. [MP A2947A].
Notes
Published Nov 18, 2009 - 03:25 PM | Last updated Jul 23, 2010 - 11:41 AM
Chasmanthe aethiopica (L.) N.E.Br. var. minor | BR f.1159/1829 | BHL
| Family | Iridaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | South Africa, Cape district |
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| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Antholyza flava |
| Confidence level | low |
