Clivia is a genus of monocot flowering plants native to southern Africa. They are non-woody perennial plants, with dark green, strap-like leaves. These leaves produce clusters of orange or red-orange bell-shaped flowers on a stalk above the foliage. The flowers somewhat resemble those of certain varieties of Lilium or Amaryllis.
Of the six known species, Clivia miniata is the most widely cultivated, and hybrid varieties with flowers ranging from deep red-orange to pale yellow have been bred by growers around the world, particularly in Belgium, France and China.
Specimens were gathered by British explorers William Burchell and John Bowie in 1815 and 1820, respectively. Clivia nobilis became the first named species when in 1828 the Kew botanist John Lindley named it in honor of Lady Charlotte Florentia Clive, Duchess of Northumberland (1787-1866)Clivia. San Marcos Growers. URL accessed April 8 2006., who was for a time the governess of the future Queen Victoria.
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American Clivia Society Articles - Articles on history,breeding,seed starting and repotting.
Chicago Botanic Garden - Plant Profile: Clivia - Plant information and description of care.
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China Clivia - Chinesese clivia grower presents photo galleries of flowers, plants, and seedlings.
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Clivia in Japan - Clivia in Japan, pictures and article.
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Clivia miniata - Description of the species and its cultural requirements.
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Clivia mirabilis - Information, photos and cultivation requirements.
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Clivia Photos - Photo gallery of Conway Clivia by color.
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CliviaNet - Germination, cultivation and care of Clivia.
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Dave's Garden Plant File : Clivia - Information on Clivia and U.S. hardiness zones.
Hill Gardens of Maine: Clivia - The Kaffir Lily - Article on cultivation, including common problems.
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History of Clivia in Belgium - History of Clivia in Belgium with pictures.
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Plants Africa - Description of C.miniata, history and growing.
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Shields Gardens - Articles on the care and cultivation of Clivia.
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The Amaryllis Family: Clivia - Descriptions of six species of Clivia.
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The Clivia Web Site - Photo gallery, articles, seed ordering, and links.
The Genus Clivia - Description, potting mix makeup and photo gallery.
Wu Jin's Clivia Page - Articles on Chinese varieties, photos, cultural directions, seeds and plants.
Yahoo Groups: Clivia-enthusiast - Discussion list with archives available to the public.
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Yahoo! Groups : Clivialovers - Discussion list
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