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Kniphofia (/ n ɪ p ˈ h oʊ f i ə /, [2] / n ɪ ˈ f oʊ f i ə / [3]) is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Asphodelaceae, first described as a genus in 1794. [4] All species of Kniphofia are native to Africa. Common names include tritoma, red hot poker, torch lily and poker plant.
Kniphofia uvaria is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae, also known as tritomea, torch lily, or red hot poker, due to the shape and color of its inflorescence. The leaves are reminiscent of a lily, and the flowerhead can reach up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in height.
Several genera, notably Aloe, Asphodelus, Gasteria, Haworthia and Kniphofia are perhaps the best known of the family due to their use among plant collectors, botanists and horticulturists. Additional genera and hybrids are also known, including Aristaloe , Gasteraloe and Gonialoe (the latter formerly included the now-rehomed Aloe variegata , or ...
Kniphofia rooperi, Rooper's red-hot poker, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae, native to the Eastern Cape [3] of South Africa. Growing to 1.2 m (3.9 ft) tall, it is a robust evergreen perennial with strap-shaped leaves produced at an angle from the main stem. In autumn the stout central stems bear flattened oval ...
Asphodelaceae is a family of flowering plants in the order Asparagales. [2] Such a family has been recognized by most taxonomists, but the circumscription has varied widely. In its current circumscription in the APG IV system, it includes about 40 genera and 900 known species. [3]
Kniphofia × praecox is a clump forming perennial species, with narrow grass-like leaves. Leaves can reach a maximum length of 2 metres. Plants produce upright, long flower stalks. [3] Due to the plants flower stalks they can reach a height of 1.5 metres tall. [4] Stems host a cylindrical cluster of flowers. [3]
Kniphofia thomsonii, called Thomson's red-hot poker, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae, native to the Great Lakes countries of Africa. [1] Its cultivar 'Stern's Trip' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society 's Award of Garden Merit .
Kniphofia northiae, the giant red-hot poker, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae, native to the Eastern Cape [3] of South Africa.Growing to 1.7 m (5.6 ft) tall, it is a robust evergreen perennial with handsome curved leaves resembling an aloe. [4]