Difference between revisions of "Zantedeschia aethiopica"
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+ | |species=aethiopica | ||
+ | |habit=bulbous | ||
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+ | |origin=S Africa | ||
+ | |lifespan=perennial | ||
+ | |exposure=sun, part-sun | ||
+ | |water=moist | ||
+ | |features=flowers, naturalizes | ||
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− | Zantedeschia aethiopica, Spreng. (Calla aethiopica, Linn. Colocasia aethiopica, Spreng. Richardia aethiopica, Hort. R. africana, Kunth). Common Calla. Lily-of-the- Nile | + | Zantedeschia aethiopica, Spreng. (Calla aethiopica, Linn. Colocasia aethiopica, Spreng. Richardia aethiopica, Hort. R. africana, Kunth). Common Calla. Lily-of-the- Nile. Stout robust plant: lvs. smooth, the petiole without bristles; blade about twice as long as wide, broad or narrow but cuspidate at the apex, cordate-sagittate at the base, both lvs. and spathes varying greatly in size: spathe 3-10 in. long, white, creamy inside at the base, flaring outward and narrowing to a cuspidate tip. S. Afr.— Fragrant. Sports with double and triple spathes often occur. |
− | Var. minor, Engler (R. nana compacta, Hort.). Little Gem | + | Var. minor, Engler (R. nana compacta, Hort.). Little Gem. Like the type, but only 12-16 in. high: spathes 3-4 in. long. Var. devoniensis, Hort. (R. devoniensis, Hort.). Dwarf; freer bloomer than Little Gem, and more fragrant. |
There are many forms of the calla lily in cult., a number of which have received Latin names. Some of these horticultural names are candidissima, spathe large, pure white; gigantea, plant very large; Godefreyana, dwarf, white; grandiflora, spathe large; Childsiana, dwarfer and more compact than type and more floriferous. | There are many forms of the calla lily in cult., a number of which have received Latin names. Some of these horticultural names are candidissima, spathe large, pure white; gigantea, plant very large; Godefreyana, dwarf, white; grandiflora, spathe large; Childsiana, dwarfer and more compact than type and more floriferous. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
+ | *[[Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture]], by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963 | ||
*Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 | *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381 | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:02, 7 December 2009
Habit | bulbous
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Height: | ⇕ | 1.2 m"m" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 1.2. to 1.8 m"m" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 1.8. |
Width: | ⇔ | .5 m"m" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 0.5. to 1 m"m" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 1. |
Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
Origin: | ✈ | S Africa |
Exposure: | ☼ | sun, part-sun |
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Water: | ◍ | moist |
Features: | ✓ | flowers, naturalizes |
USDA Zones: | 8 to 11 |
Araceae > |
Read about Zantedeschia aethiopica in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
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Zantedeschia aethiopica, Spreng. (Calla aethiopica, Linn. Colocasia aethiopica, Spreng. Richardia aethiopica, Hort. R. africana, Kunth). Common Calla. Lily-of-the- Nile. Stout robust plant: lvs. smooth, the petiole without bristles; blade about twice as long as wide, broad or narrow but cuspidate at the apex, cordate-sagittate at the base, both lvs. and spathes varying greatly in size: spathe 3-10 in. long, white, creamy inside at the base, flaring outward and narrowing to a cuspidate tip. S. Afr.— Fragrant. Sports with double and triple spathes often occur. Var. minor, Engler (R. nana compacta, Hort.). Little Gem. Like the type, but only 12-16 in. high: spathes 3-4 in. long. Var. devoniensis, Hort. (R. devoniensis, Hort.). Dwarf; freer bloomer than Little Gem, and more fragrant. There are many forms of the calla lily in cult., a number of which have received Latin names. Some of these horticultural names are candidissima, spathe large, pure white; gigantea, plant very large; Godefreyana, dwarf, white; grandiflora, spathe large; Childsiana, dwarfer and more compact than type and more floriferous.
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Evergreen or semi-evergreen. Large rhizome clumps develop. big clumps of leaves. leaves are long-stemmed. leaves 12-24 in (30-60 cm) long. arrowhead-shaped leaves. flower stems are tall. flower stem has white spathe, up to 10 in (25 cm) long, surrounding a yellow spadix. Naturalizes in mild climates, and can become invasive.
- More information about this species can be found on the genus page.
Cultivation
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Propagation
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Pests and diseases
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Varieties
- 'Childsiana' - 18 in (45 cm) tall, leaves are small, flowers are pinkish and last well when cut
- 'Crowborough' - 36 in (90 cm) high;
- 'Green Goddess' - 36 in (90 cm) high, small spathe is heavily tinted green, may be invasive.
Gallery
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References
- Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963
- Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381
External links
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