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African-lily

Agapanthus praecox

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The African-lily (Agapanthus praecox) is a species in the genus Agapanthus. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇳 India 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Asparagales)

Species

Agapanthus praecox (African-lily)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African-lily?

The scientific name of African-lily is Agapanthus praecox. It belongs to the genus Agapanthus.

Where does African-lily live?

African-lily is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Colombia, France, India, Marshall Islands, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa.

What family does African-lily belong to?

African-lily (Agapanthus praecox) belongs to the genus Agapanthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaryllidaceae.

What kingdom does African-lily belong to?

African-lily (Agapanthus praecox) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of African-lily?

The closest relatives of African-lily in the genus Agapanthus include lily-of-the-Nile.