Hesperantha coccinea (Backh. & Harv.) Goldblatt & J.C. Manning 'Major' the best red flowered form. Previously called Schizostylis coccinea, Iridaceae. African or Kaffir lily. Tuberous perennial Distribution Zimbabwe to South Africa. Schizostylis is Greek for 'divided style' - the style is in three parts; coccinea means 'red'. Hesperantha is Greek for 'evening flower' as the flowers open late in the day. No medicinal use.

Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. Link

Schizostylis coccinea

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Hesperantha coccinea (Backj.&Harv.) Goldblatt & J.C. Manning. Iridaceae previously known as Schizostylis coccinea River Lily, Kaffir lily. Distribution: South Africa and Zimbabwe. Schizostylis is Greek for 'divided style' - the style is in three parts; coccinea means 'red'. Hesperantha is Greek for 'evening flower' as the flowers open late in the day. No medicinal use.

Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. Link