非洲百合

Botanical Description:
A bulbous perennial herb of the Amaryllidaceae family, 以:

• Leaves: Linear-lanceolate to strap-shaped, subcoriaceous, emerging from rhizomes

• Inflorescence: Umbellate clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in deep blue or white

• 水果: Capsule

• 物候:

  • Flowering: July–August

  • Fruiting: Autumn

• Etymology: The Chinese name “百子莲” (hundred-seed lotus) references its prolific seed production post-anthesis

Origin & Cultivation:

• 本地范围: 南非; widely cultivated in China

• Growth Requirements:

  • 气候: Warm, moist summers and mild winters

  • 光: Full sun (with afternoon shade in hot summers); winter sun essential

  • 土壤: 排水良好; intolerant of waterlogging

• 传播: Division or seeds

Ethnobotanical Uses:

• Traditional Medicine:

  • Property: Warm-natured, pungent

  • Applications: Promotes blood circulation, treats abscesses, reduces swelling, and exhibits detoxifying effects

• Symbolism: In floriography, represents “love’s visitation” 和 “romantic correspondence”

Horticultural Merit:
An exceptional ornamental for:

• Ground cover and border plantings

• Landscape appeal: Glossy foliage, elegant floral form, and subtle coloration