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ammocharis
Scientific Name: Ammocharis
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
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Ammocharis: A South African Gem
Ammocharis is a genus of flowering plants native to sub-Saharan Africa, celebrated for its beautiful and often fragrant flowers.
Considerations for Pets
- Some common names for Ammocharis include "Gifbol" (Afrikaans for "poison bulb").
Considerations for Children
- Some common names for Ammocharis include "Gifbol" (Afrikaans for "poison bulb").
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ammocharis Herb.
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
- Ammocharis falcata (Jacq.) Herb. is a synonym of Ammocharis longifolia (L.) Herb.
Common Names
- Karoo Lily (specifically for Ammocharis coranica)
- Malgas Lily (likely for Ammocharis longifolia, found near the Breede River)
- Berg Lily
- Berglelie
- Boka
- Gifbol
- Ground Lily
- Icukudo
- Incukudwane
- Isidiya
- Seeroogblom
- Umbhodiya
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to sub-Saharan Africa.
- Ammocharis coranica is found throughout the Karoo region and extends into the eastern grasslands of South Africa.
- Ammocharis tinneana's range includes Rwanda, Zaire, Chad, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Some Ammocharis species are summer-growing, requiring a dry dormant period in winter, while others are winter-growing.
- Known for large, heavily scented red-pink flowers that appear in summer after the leaves.
- Grows from large bulbs.
- Ammocharis coranica seedlings grow in sandy or clay-like soil with ample sunlight. The leaves tend to lie on the ground.
Phytochemistry
- Ammocharis coranica contains alkaloids such as lycorine, acetylcaranine, and crinamine.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The infructescence of Ammocharis herrei is similar to that of Cybistetes longifolia.
Further Information
- The Plant List includes data on Ammocharis species.
- International Plant Names Index provides nomenclature information.
- Biodiversity Heritage Library contains relevant publications.