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Stylochaeton natalensis

by Johan Wentzel

Stylochaeton natalensis
Common Name
Bushveld arum
Plant Type
Bulb
The Bushveld arum, Stylochaeton natalensis, prefers a well-drained soil in semi-shade. This unusual plant will add variety to a rockery.
Plant Description

Stylochaeton natalensis is a perennial herb, growing from a vertical, underground rhizome. Leaves resemble that of the (Zantedeschia sp), hence the common name. The inflorescence that is also arum-like, is  borne on a short stalk and  arises from among the leaf bases;  the spathe is narrow, greenish to pale yellow and distinctly swollen at the base. It is vey short-lived.

The Bushveld arum prefers a well-drained soil in semi-shade.  This unusual plant will add variety to a rockery and must be kept on the dry side.

Afrikaanse Naam
Bosveldvarkoor
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Cream
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Mpumalanga, Limpopo
Habitat
Savannah
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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