Bulb 5-8 cm diam. contracted into a short neck, covered with a tough membranous tunic. Leaves 4-9, bifarious, produced in autumn and dying down after winter rains prior to next flowering, 30-45 cm long, 1-2 cm broad, slightly keeled and slightly folded upwards. Scape 30-45 cm tall, solid, slightly compressed, greyish-purple to reddish-brown and glaucous towards base, green above. Umbel usually 6-12-flowered, occasionally up to 16-flowered; pedicels 3-6 cm long in flower and elongating in fruit up to about 14 cm; spathe valves 2, purplish-red, 5-8 cm long. Perianth deep rose-pink to nearly white, lemon-yellow in throat, 7-11 cm long, more or less regular except for declinate stamens and style; tube about 1 cm long; segments 1-2-5 cm broad, the 3 outer slightly narrower or broader than the inner. Stamens and style shorter than the perianth. Capsule globose, membranous, dehiscing irregularly; seeds few, bulbiform. From: Dyer, RA; Letty, CL. 1955. Amaryllis belladonna L. Fl. Pl. South Africa 30: t.1200 [CC BY]
Perennial geophyte, up to 0.9 m high. Leaves 5-11, dry at flowering, spreading to suberect, lanceolate, 15-75 mm wide, channelled, hairless, midrib prominent. Flowers 6-12, in a ± 1-sided or evenly spreading cluster, trumpet-shaped, white to pink, usually pale lemon at base, fragrant, segments 80-100 mm long; stamens and style declinate. Flowering time Feb.-Apr. From: Snijman, DA; McMaster, JC. 2019. Amaryllidaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1615-1632. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Bulbous geophyte to 90 cm. Leaves 5-11, dry or absent at flowering, rosulate, suberect, narrowly to broadly lanceolate, channelled, midrib prominent. Flowers usually 6-12, often turned to 1 side, large, trumpet-shaped, pink to white, throat usually pale lemon, fragrant. From: Snijman, DA. 2012. Amaryllidaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 53-62. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
The flowers show considerable natural variability, both in size and colour. The perianth varies from deep rose pink to nearly white and is 7-11 cm long. Some of the forms have been afforded varietal and even specific rank but field observations do not support this treatment. The peduncle of A. belladonna persists for a lengthy period after the ripening of the seeds. This contrasts with the collapse of the peduncle just above the bulb of species of Brunsvigia and Crossyne ['as Boophone'] for example, whose ripe inflorescences are rolled about the veld by wind during seed dispersal. From: Dyer, RA; Letty, CL. 1955. Amaryllis belladonna L. Fl. Pl. South Africa 30: t.1200 [CC BY]
A. belladonna is fairly common in the south western Cape coastal districts on bushy hillsides, on banks of rivers and in other not too dry localities. Plants overgrown by bushes or trees remain mostly barren while those in clearings or in burnt veld flower in profusion. From: Dyer, RA; Letty, CL. 1955. Amaryllis belladonna L. Fl. Pl. South Africa 30: t.1200 [CC BY]
Seasonally moist sites in loamy soils. Eastern Fynbos-Renosterveld. From: Snijman, DA; McMaster, JC. 2019. Amaryllidaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1615-1632. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Loamy soils on lowlands. From: Snijman, DA. 2012. Amaryllidaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 53-62. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
South western Cape coastal districts. From: Dyer, RA; Letty, CL. 1955. Amaryllis belladonna L. Fl. Pl. South Africa 30: t.1200 [CC BY]
Olifants River Valley to George. From: Snijman, DA. 2012. Amaryllidaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 53-62. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
February to April
15 to 850 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
FSA
SA
BOT
NAM
ESW
LES
WC
EC
NC
FS
GA
KZN
LP
MP
NW
Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
Published in: Sp. Pl. 1: 293 (1753)
Coburgia belladonna (L.) Herb. ex Sim
Published in: Bot. Mag. 47: sub t. 2113 (1819)
Amaryllis rosea Lam.
Published in: Encycl. [J. Lamarck & al.] 1(1): 122 (1783)
Amaryllis blanda Ker Gawl.
Published in: Bot. Mag. 35: t. 1450 (1812)
Brunsvigia rosea (Lam.) L.S.Hannibal
Published in: Herbertia 9: 101, 146 (1943)
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| amaryllis | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| belladonna lily | English | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| belladonna lily | English | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). | |
| belladonnalelie | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| belladonnalelie | Afrikaans | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). | |
| maartlelie | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| Maartlelie | Afrikaans | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). | |
| March lily | English | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| March lily | English | Steyn, HM; Van Rooyen, G. 1999. Cedarberg: Clanwilliam & Biedouw Valley (SA Wildflower Guide 10). | |
| misblom | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| misrybol | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. | |
| misryersblom | Afrikaans | Phillips, EP; Smith, CA; Van Hoepen, E. 1966. Common names of South African plants. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 35: 1-642. Government Printer, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Asparagales
FAMILY Amaryllidaceae
TRIBE Amaryllideae
GENUS Amaryllis
SPECIES belladonna
288 results for Amaryllis belladonna L.
Year
Barcode: NBG0130718-0 Collector(s) & number: Walters, IB, 1054 | 1964-1-7
South Africa, Western Cape, Hermanus. Sandbaai.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0074646-0 Collector(s) & number: Smith, CA, 2585 | 1926-3-9
South Africa, Western Cape, BREDASDORP DIST.; NACHTWACHT FARM NR. KLOOSTER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0074643-0 Collector(s) & number: Leipoldt, CL, 4091 | 1944-3-
South Africa, Western Cape, CLANWILLIAM DIV.; PAKHUIS PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0074656-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 60 | 1964-2-5
South Africa, Cape Province, KNYSNA DIST.; COLDSTREAM; OPPOSITE PETROL-SERVICE STA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0011390-1 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 10136 | 1964-3-18
South Africa, Western Cape, West of Worcester. Breede River Bridges.
General notes: Pale pink, fading deeper pink. No leaves at flowering time. Habitat photo taken by N. Horrocks.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0578246-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 3140 | 1999-3-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal, Swartberg. Klipkraal, near (South East of) homestead.
General notes: A bulbous plant, to 40cm and higher. Flower shades of pink. Leaves appear only when plant has finished flowering, guttershaped, to 40cm or longer, green.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0153163-3 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1441 | 1994-6-2
South Africa, Western Cape, Vredenberg. Farm Witteklip.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0167201-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Rooyen, 414 | 1997-4-2
South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. Cederberg. Algeria Forest State.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0167203-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 3004 | 1998-3-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Wuppertal. Citrusdal; Karnemelkvlei; Boskloof, about 2km into Houtkloof where two ravines meet.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0162012-1 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1625 | 1997-9-2
South Africa, Cape Province, Wuppertal. Cedarberg, between Algeria Forest Station and Uitkyk, along Rondegatrivier.
General notes: Growing in large clumps. Leaves sub-erect.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0167221-2 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1669 | 1999-1-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Buffeljagsrivier between Swellendam and Heidelberg.
General notes: On banks of perennial stream. Localised in sand. Flowers white with cream at base, ageing to delicate pink, heavily scented.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0022355-1 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, 4102 | -2-
South Africa, Western Cape, Camps Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0167223-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 816 | 1977-3-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Baardskeerdersbos: slopes west of settlement. Altitude: c. 200'.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0167225-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgers, CJ, 1717 | 1979-2-8
South Africa, Western Cape, De Hoop. Potberg Nature Reserve. Windhoek;
General notes: Bokkeveld shale slopes. Leaves dry at flowering; flowering stems to 70cm high. Flowers light pink; in full flower. Locally common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0022352-0 Collector(s) & number: MacOwan, P, 2561 | 1884-4-
South Africa, Western Cape, Wynberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0074645-0 Collector(s) & number: Letty, JC, 107 | 1931--
South Africa, Western Cape, MALMESBURY; HOPEFIELD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0167204-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 3004 | 1998-3-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Wuppertal. Citrusdal; Karnemelkvlei; Boskloof, about 2km into Houtkloof where two ravines meet.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0162011-2 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1630 | 1997-9-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Cape Peninsula, southern slopes of Lions Head overlooking Camps Bay.
General notes: On steep slope in 1-1.5m high vegetation burnt; in summer of 1996. Bulbs forming clumps. Leaves 5-11 per bulb, suberect, V-shaped, midrib pronounced below.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0162011-1 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1630 | 1997-9-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Cape Peninsula, southern slopes of Lions Head overlooking Camps Bay.
General notes: On steep slope in 1-1.5m high vegetation burnt; in summer of 1996. Bulbs forming clumps. Leaves 5-11 per bulb, suberect, V-shaped, midrib pronounced below.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0162010-1 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1655 | 1998-5-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. Agulhas Plain; Farm Driefontein, between Bredasdorp and Wydgelegen, along tributary of Pottebergsrivier.
General notes: Leaves recurved, chanelled, all equally narrow in the population.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0478755-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 3004 | 1998-3-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Citrusdal: Karnemelkvlei; Boskloof., about 2km into Houtkloof where two ravines meet.
General notes: Stony sandy-soil which was deposited there by the ravines at some stage. Bulbous plant. Flowering occurs at different times but mostly at end of March, when plant still has no leaves. Some plants already had large fruits and others just emerging from the soil. Flowers darken as they mature and wilt. Baboons break the stems for unknown reason. Belladonnalelie or Maartlelie. NB. Each flower's two halves were kept together.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0479394-0 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1630 | 1997-9-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula: Southern slopes of Lion's Head overlooking Camps Bay.
General notes: On steep slope in 1-1.5m high vegetation, burnt in summer of 1996. Bulbs forming clumps. Leaves 5-11 per bulb, suberect. V-shaped, midrib pronounced below.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0162010-2 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1655 | 1998-5-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. Agulhas Plain; Farm Driefontein, between Bredasdorp and Wydgelegen, along tributary of Pottebergsrivier.
General notes: Leaves recurved, chanelled, all equally narrow in the population.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0665051-0 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 848 | 1985-5-2
South Africa, Western Cape, VREDENBURG; WITTEKLIP FARM; SOUTHWEST OF VREDENBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1484744-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, SB43 | 2000-3-4
South Africa, Western Cape, In the Palingkloof nature garden, in the Palingkloof Nature Reserve, Still Bay. Altitude ± 30 m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0005923-0 Collector(s) & number: Tyson, W, 2329 | 1882-4-
South Africa, Western Cape, Dal Josaphat.
General notes: On slopes.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0167226-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 710 | 1967-1-30
South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale. Corente- River to Heidelberg (road) District. Altitude: c1000'.
General notes: In shade near vlei, woody hillside. Pale pink flowers, no leaves. 2½' tall.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0074641-0 Collector(s) & number: Ruddock, G, 1 | 1971-2-21
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH; JONKERSHOEK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0074657-0 Collector(s) & number: van der Merwe, CV, 1336 | 1970-2-
South Africa, Western Cape, GEBRANDE VALLEI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0151582-2 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 1801 | 1985-1-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Montagu. Tweevlekbos, Bergendal Farm; SW slopes in Langeberg near Klaasvoogds, Robertson.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0074647-0 Collector(s) & number: Muir, J, 5375 | 1909-3-
South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE DIV.; OAKDALE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0074642-0 Collector(s) & number: Admiraal, J, PRE 37194 | 1974-3-
South Africa, Western Cape, RIVIERSONDEREND
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0129915-0 Collector(s) & number: Walters, IB, 1680 | 1977-3-22
South Africa, Western Cape, Worcester. On right of National road (from Rawsonville to Worcester) before the first of 3 bridges.
General notes: Pink. Frequent in one patch to 60cm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0167224-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 4001 | 1979-3-13
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon. Vogelvlei east of Elim. Altitude: c200'.
General notes: Sandy flats. Very locally abundant. Flowers pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0145675-1 Collector(s) & number: Viviers, M, 1079 | 1983-3-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Wuppertal. Cedarberg F.S. : Cedarberg Pass.
General notes: Occurs in very old veld with P. nitida and Aloe mitriformis.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0159450-2 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1652 | 1997-2-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. Farm Driefontein, between Bredasdorp and Wydgelegen. Growing under Acacia karroo along a tributary of the Pottebergsrivier.
General notes: Population ± 50 plants in flower. Scapes varying in height up to 65cm tall. Flowers delicate pink with cream to yellowish throat.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0131936-0 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 848 | 1985-5-2
South Africa, Western Cape, Vredenberg. Farm Witteklip, SW of Vredenberg.
General notes: Growing in weathered granite in shade of huge granite boulders. Locally abundant. Heavy with seed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0172854-0 Collector(s) & number: Andrag, RH, 205 | 1973-3-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Wupperthal. 14/ 20 Uitkyk farm yard. Cedarberg.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0074648-0 Collector(s) & number: Fair, CB, TRV 2866 | 1903-2-
South Africa, Western Cape, TABLE MT.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: SAM0022355-2 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, 4102 | -2-
South Africa, Western Cape, Camps Bay.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0159450-3 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1652 | 1997-2-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. Farm Driefontein, between Bredasdorp and Wydgelegen. Growing under Acacia karroo along a tributary of the Pottebergsrivier.
General notes: Population ± 50 plants in flower. Scapes varying in height up to 65cm tall. Flowers delicate pink with cream to yellowish throat.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0693657-0 Collector(s) & number: Orchard, ER, 540 | 1975-3-
South Africa, Western Cape, HERMANUS DIST.; FERNKLOOF NAT. RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0562604-0 Collector(s) & number: De Kock, AE, 105 | 1984-1-19
South Africa, Western Cape, Garcia Forest Station. 2km NNE of main buildings.
General notes: In loamy sand, flat area below hill. Geophyte with bulb. Inflorescence an umbel usually with 5 flowers. Perianth pale to deep rose-pink. Spectacular, since numerous plants were flowering simultaneously. No leaves yet.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0491056-0 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1629 | 1997-9-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Agulhas Plain, Zeekoevlei Farm; between Bredasdorp and Cape Agulhas.
General notes: Growing in 3 different populations: (1) next to vlei; ( 2) on edge of Milkwood grove; (3) in open field on very low ridge. Leaves uniformly narrow and spreading on ground. Leaves 6-9 per bulb.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0995145-0 Collector(s) & number: Andrag, RH, 205 | 1973-3-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Wuppertal. Cederberg S.F., Uitkyk-se-werf.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0153163-2 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1441 | 1994-6-2
South Africa, Western Cape, Vredenberg. Farm Witteklip.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0162012-2 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1625 | 1997-9-2
South Africa, Cape Province, Wuppertal. Cedarberg, between Algeria Forest Station and Uitkyk, along Rondegatrivier.
General notes: Growing in large clumps. Leaves sub-erect.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0172875-0 Collector(s) & number: Thompson, MF, 3470 | 1977-3-17
South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. De Hoop Nature Reserve, Windhoek. Altitude: c. 200'.
General notes: Sandy burnt area on limestone hill. Locally abundant, largely in fruit. Flowers pink.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0092727-0 Collector(s) & number: Middelman, R, s.n. | 1971-4-19
South Africa, Western Cape, Wuppertal. Steelwater farm, Citrusdal on road to Warmbath.
General notes: Fruiting. Seeds to NBG.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0011390-3 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 10136 | 1964-3-18
South Africa, Western Cape, West of Worcester. Breede River Bridges.
General notes: Pale pink, fading deeper pink. No leaves at flowering time. Habitat photo taken by N. Horrocks.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0162016-0 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1626 | 1997-9-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Vredenberg, Farm Witteklip.
General notes: Growing in shade of huge granite dome. Leaves suberect, sheathing at the base, some plants produced into a distinct neck up to 30cm long.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0167221-1 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1669 | 1999-1-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Buffeljagsrivier between Swellendam and Heidelberg.
General notes: On banks of perennial stream. Localised in sand. Flowers white with cream at base, ageing to delicate pink, heavily scented.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0094945-0 Collector(s) & number: Axelson, H, 156 | 1970-3-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Between Langebaan and Oosterval, Langebaan.
General notes: Collected by L. Styn & H. Axelson. plate no. 16; no.1.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0153163-1 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1441 | 1994-6-2
South Africa, Western Cape, Vredenberg. Farm Witteklip.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0162015-1 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1629 | 1997-9-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. Agulhas Plain, Farm Zeekoevlei, between Bredasdorp and Cape Agulhas. Growing in 3 different populations: (1) next to vlei; (2) on edge of Milkwood grove; (3) in open field on very low ridge.
General notes: All in full sun. Leaves uniformly narrow and spreading on ground. Leaves 6-9 per bulb.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0163101-0 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1669 | 1999-1-25
South Africa, Western Cape, Buffeljagsrivier between Swellendam and Heidelberg.
General notes: On banks of perennial stream. Localised in sand. Flowers white with cream at base, ageing to delicate pink, heavily scented.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0167220-0 Collector(s) & number: De Kock, AE, 105 | 1984-1-19
South Africa, Western Cape, Garcia F.S. : 2km NNE of main buildings.
General notes: Common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0167219-0 Collector(s) & number: Oliver, EGH, 5689 | 1975-3-19
South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon, small kloof on south side of Swartberg near Drayton.
General notes: Clay ground, dry rhenosterbos vegetation. Local group of plants. Strongly scented, flowers pink, yellow centre.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0074644-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 11051 | 1931-3-6
South Africa, Western Cape, PAARL; KLEIN DRAKENSTEIN MT; SALEM FARM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0120579-0 Collector(s) & number: Williams, IJM, 2983 | 1980-2-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Vogelgat Kloof, Sues Pool, Caledon Division.
General notes: Lower stony slopes. Frequent, flowers pink to white.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0491057-0 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1655 | 1998-5-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Agulhas Plain: Driefontein Farm; between Bredasdorp and Wydgelegen, along tributary of Pottebergsrivier.
General notes: Leaves recurved, channelled, all equally narrow in the population.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0167208-0 Collector(s) & number: Marais, J, s.n. | 1972-2-11
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Smuts Path, Kirstenbosch.
General notes: Only white flowered plant seen, taken to grow in nursery. Photos by W.F. Barker.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0521572-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 816 | 1977-3-14
South Africa, Western Cape, BAARDSKEERDERSBOS; SLOPES W. OF SETTLEMENT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0527550-0 Collector(s) & number: Hugo, L, 816 | 1977-3-14
South Africa, Western Cape, BAARDSKEERDERSBOS; SLOPES W. OF SETTLEMENT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0066064-0 Collector(s) & number: Chaplin, J, NBG151/44 | 1945-3-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury. Langebaan.
General notes: White with deep pink veins in upper half. Leaves 9th June 1946.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0011390-2 Collector(s) & number: Barker, WF, 10136 | 1964-3-18
South Africa, Western Cape, West of Worcester. Breede River Bridges.
General notes: Pale pink, fading deeper pink. No leaves at flowering time. Habitat photo taken by N. Horrocks.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0159450-1 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1652 | 1997-2-29
South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. Farm Driefontein, between Bredasdorp and Wydgelegen. Growing under Acacia karroo along a tributary of the Pottebergsrivier.
General notes: Population ± 50 plants in flower. Scapes varying in height up to 65cm tall. Flowers delicate pink with cream to yellowish throat.
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Barcode: NBG0083953-0 Collector(s) & number: Von Breitenbach, JM, 5 | 1966-3-4
South Africa, Western Cape, George. Saasveld.
General notes: Flowers pink. Wet grassland. 25' high. Ex. Department of Forestry Herbarium.
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Barcode: NBG0145675-2 Collector(s) & number: Viviers, M, 1079 | 1983-3-5
South Africa, Western Cape, Wuppertal. Cedarberg F.S. : Cedarberg Pass.
General notes: Occurs in very old veld with P. nitida and Aloe mitriformis.
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Barcode: NBG0146993-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Jaarsveld, EJ, 9399 | 1987-5-1
South Africa, Cape Province, Wuppertal. Hofwegkloof.
General notes: In kloof.
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Barcode: NBG0167206-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 3003 | 1998-3-14
South Africa, Cape Province, Wuppertal. Citrusdal; Oukraal. Waterkloof, about 300m into shallow ravine.
General notes: Bulbous plant, 0.7m high, most flowers appear at the end of March when there are no leaves. Flowers pale pink but darker later. fairly abundant. The flowers were visited by a large 'bee' with short wings. The stems are broken by baboons. 'Maartlelie, Belladonnalelie'. Each flower's two halves are together.
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Barcode: NBG0162015-2 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1629 | 1997-9-12
South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. Agulhas Plain, Farm Zeekoevlei, between Bredasdorp and Cape Agulhas. Growing in 3 different populations: (1) next to vlei; (2) on edge of Milkwood grove; (3) in open field on very low ridge.
General notes: All in full sun. Leaves uniformly narrow and spreading on ground. Leaves 6-9 per bulb.
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Barcode: NBG0066065-0 Collector(s) & number: Chaplin, J, s.n. | 1944-4-22
South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury. Langebaan.
General notes: Material from wild.
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Barcode: PRE0074655-0 Collector(s) & number: Marloth, HWR, 1700 | 1887-4-
South Africa, Western Cape, MITCHELL'S PASS
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Barcode: NBG0157894-0 Collector(s) & number: Paterson-Jones, JC, 204 | 1995-3-14
South Africa, Western Cape, Bredasdorp. On the Karsrivier plain on the farm Zeekoevlei Farm. Altitude: <20m.
General notes: Locally very common. Flowering virtually over; flowers pink, darkening.
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Barcode: PRE0478807-0 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1625 | 1997-9-2
South Africa, Western Cape, Cederberg: between Algeria Forest Station and Uitkyk, along Rondegatrivier.
General notes: Growing in large clumps. Leaves suberect.
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Barcode: PRE0074649-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, J, A55 | 1886-2-
South Africa, Western Cape, KENILWORTH; TABLE MT. ABOVE KENILWORTH.
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Barcode: NBG0066069-0 Collector(s) & number: Chaplin, J, NBG151/44 | 1945-3-20
South Africa, Western Cape, Malmesbury. Langebaan.
General notes: White with deep pink veins in upper half. Leaves 9th June 1946.
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Barcode: NBG0167202-0 Collector(s) & number: Viviers, M, 1079 | 1983-3-5
South Africa, Cape Province, Wuppertal. Cedarberg F.S. : Cedarberg Pass.
General notes: A rare hysteranth, to 2m tall geophyte occuring on rocky outcrops. Flowers are light pink to a very dark pink- bordering on purple. Occurs in very old veld with P. nitida and Aloe mitriformis.
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Barcode: NBG0151582-1 Collector(s) & number: Rourke, JP, 1801 | 1985-1-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Montagu. Tweevlekbos, Bergendal Farm; SW slopes in Langeberg near Klaasvoogds, Robertson.
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Barcode: PRE0478357-0 Collector(s) & number: Snijman, DA, 1626 | 1997-9-4
South Africa, Western Cape, Vredenburg: Witteklip Farm. In shade of huge granite dome.
General notes: Leaves suberect, sheathing at the base, some plants produced into a distinct neck.
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Collector(s) & number: User 150874 , Unkown | 2018-03-17
South Africa , Western Cape
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Collector(s) & number: User 50108 , Unkown | 2016-03-20
South Africa , Western Cape
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Collector(s) & number: User 2849 , Unkown | 2015-02-01
South Africa , KwaZulu-Natal
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Collector(s) & number: User 67756 , Unkown | 2014-03-10
South Africa , Western Cape
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Barcode: L.1454646 | Collector(s) & number: Drège JF , Drège, JF 1521 | 1967-06-21
South Africa
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Barcode: L.1454647 | Collector(s) & number: Lotsy JP; Goddijn WA , Lotsy, JP; Goddijn, WA 1863 | 1927-03-01/1927-03-31
South Africa
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2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Amaryllidaceae Snijman, DA; McMaster, JCIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3)1615-1632
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2016
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Amaryllidaceae Snijman, DAIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 53-62
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1955
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Amaryllis belladonna L. Dyer, RA; Letty, CLFlowering Plants of South Africa 30: , t.1200
17 June
BOOK
A flower's feminine beauty[Amaryllis belladonna] : : the indigenous garden. Nichols, G (Geoff)Harry Molteno Library
17 June 2005.
No results found for Amaryllis belladonna L.
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| Part(s) of plant used | Use(s) | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Bulbs | Vomiting Small doses produce emesis (=vomiting). | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Bulbs | Cardiac: action Large doses are very poisonous having a cardiac action. (Body part: Heart) | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
| Flowers | Antispasmodic | Watt, JM; Breyer-Brandwijk, MG. 1962. The medicinal and poisonous plants of southern and eastern Africa: Being an account of their medicinal and other uses, chemical composition, pharmachological effects and toxicology in man and animal, 2nd ed. Livingstone, Edinburgh. [All rights reserved] |
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