Cyrtanthus obliquus

Cyrtanthus obliquus, the Knysna lily, is a species of flowering plant in the amaryllis family. It has spiralling leaves and large pendulous flowers. It is native to coastal grasslands from KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern Cape, South Africa.^[4]

Knysna lily
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Amaryllidaceae
Subfamily:	Amaryllidoideae
Genus:	Cyrtanthus
Species:	C. obliquus
Binomial name
Cyrtanthus obliquus (L.f.) Aiton
Synonyms[1][2]
Amaryllis umbella L'Hér.[3] Crinum obliquum L.f. Cyrtanthus varius M.Roem. Timmia obliqua (L.f.) J.F.Gmel.

It is adapted to a dry winter period in its native range (March to August), and is able to survive in hot, dry conditions. Its thick, greyish leaves are also adapted to this sunny environment.^[4] It is a popular container plant. It can be multiplied by removing and planting side bulbs, when these appear.^[4]