Flame lily
Gloriosa superba L.
Names
| English | Flame lily |
|---|---|
| Dutch | Klimlelie |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | 嘉兰 |
| Scientific name | Gloriosa superba L. |
About this species
Gloriosa superba is a species of flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae. It is native to and common across most of Africa except North Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and south-central China. It has been introduced to parts of Americas, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
The plant produces several solitary bright red and yellow coloured flowers on long stalks. Though most parts of the plant are highly poisonous, it is used extensively in traditional medicine.
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Gloriosa superba, de nombres comunes bandera española o lirio de fuego, es una planta de la familia de las colchicáceas. Es originaria de África tropical y sudeste de Asia.
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嘉兰（学名：Gloriosa superba）为百合科嘉兰属下的一个种。
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Colchicaceae |
| Genus | Gloriosa |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Paramaribo2
- Para1
- Saramacca1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.