Gloriosa superba
Flame lily
Kingdom
Plantae
Division
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Family
Colchicaceae
Genus
Gloriosa
Species
Gloriosa superba
Colours
Distinguishing features
A climbing herb up to 4 metres long with unmistakeable orange and yellow flowers and robust corms as shown.
Size
- Size data has not been obtained.
Synonyms
Comments
This species is native to Africa and Asia and is regarded as a weed in Australia. It was first recorded at Lizard Island in 1990 as a "garden escape" (Atlas of Living Australia, accessed 9 Aug 2014). It grows luxuriantly in a small area on the LIRS lease but does not seem to spread easily. It is toxic if eaten.
by Anne Hoggett
Distribution
Local abundance
- Lizard Island: Very abundant in limited area on LIRS lease, although eradication is in progress. Not known elsewhere on the island.
Local feral populations
- Lizard Island: Considered a weed, introduced but does not seem to have invaded very far (Oct 2014)
