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Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Asphodelaceae |
| Subfamily: | Asphodeloideae |
| Genus: | Kniphofia |
| Species: | K. uvaria |
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| Kniphofia uvaria | |
Kniphofia uvaria is aspecies offlowering plant in the familyAsphodelaceae, commonly known astritomea,torch lily, orred hot poker, due to the shape and color of itsinflorescence. The leaves are reminiscent of a lily, and the flowerhead can reach up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in height. There are many varieties of torch lily, and they bloom at different times during the growing season. The flowers are red, orange, and yellow.
Kniphofia uvaria originates from theCape Province ofSouth Africa,[1] and has been introduced into many parts of the world, such asNorth America,Australia,New Zealand,Patagonia andEurope as a garden plant. It is hardy inzones 5–10.
In parts of south-eastern Australia, such as theCentral andSouthern Tablelands ofNew South Wales and southernVictoria, it hasescaped cultivation and becomenaturalised.[1] It is now regarded as anenvironmental weed in these locations, spreading from former habitations into natural areas, where it can grow in thick clumps and threaten sensitive ecosystems. Elsewhere in southern Australia it is regarded as a potential environmental weed, and it may have also naturalised in parts ofSouth Australia andCalifornia.[1] It is also seen in theKumaon Himalayas of India, probably brought during British colonial rule.
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