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Hesperantha is a genus of in the family Iridaceae. The genus name is derived from the Greek language words hesperos, meaning "evening", and anthos, meaning "flower". (2025). 9780881928976, Timber Press. ISBN 9780881928976
There are approximately 79 species, mostly native to southern Africa, but with four species reaching tropical Africa. All except one grow from corms. Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
The synonym Schizostylis is widely used in British horticulture for the single rhizomatous species S. coccinea, widely cultivated as a garden flower, and with numerous cultivars. (2025). 9781405332965, Dorling Kindersley. ISBN 9781405332965 Common names include scarlet river lily, kaffir lily and crimson flag. [2]
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