Cyrtanthus herrei is a large evergreen bulb with a long neck that protrudes from the surface of the soil; from this neck, long slender leaves are borne. The roots are fleshy. The leaves are linear, 350-450 x 5.5-6.0 mm, and pale green. The leaf has an attractive twist in it that gives the plant some extra character.

An outstanding Cyrtanthus from the arid northwestern Cape Province, this beautiful species is large, growing up to 60cm and has beautiful twisted grey leaves ...

The striking Cyrtanthus herrei - the "Fire Lily" is one of South Africa's most beautiful bulbs. Each autumn it puts on a striking floral show of orangey, ...

Sep 30, 2011 · A beautiful and very desirable species from the arid northwestern part of the Cape Province of South Africa. This bulb keeps its handsome grey twisted leaves ...

Oct 30, 2022 · Cyrtanthus herrei (F.M.Leight.) R.A.Dyer is an evergreen plant that occurs in the arid Richtersveld in the far northwestern corner of the ...

The native range of this species is Namibia to W. Cape Prov. It is a bulbous geophyte and grows primarily in the subtropical biome.

This species is long-lived and slow growing. The population is declining rapidly as a result of illegal collection with 17 plants included in confiscations ...

Jan 14, 2011 · This species is endemic Rosa Pinah, S Namibia and to the arid Richtersveld in the far north-western corner of the Northern Cape, South Africa.

Oct 28, 2018 · Cyrtanthus belongs to the Amaryllis Family (Amaryllidaceae), with many species present in southern Africa. Mostly they have tubular flowers ...