Pancratium (plant) been published using the name "Pancratium", but most have been transferred to other genera "(Clinanthus Hymenocallis Ismene Proiphys Stenomesson)." Only a few species are cultivated. "P. maritimum" and "P. illyricum" being the hardiest for outdoor cultivation, but shy flowering in cool areas. "P. zeylanicum" is sometimes grown as a hothouse container plant. , the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families accepted 21 species in the genus: Pancratium (plant) Pancratium is a genus of African and Eurasian perennial, herbaceous and bulbous plants in the Amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae The flowers are large, white and fragrant. The perianth tube and the corona
Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata belongs to the genus "Veltheimia", which contains only one other species, "Velthemia capensis". "Veltheimia bracteata" is commonly referred to as the forest lily, sand onion, or red hot poker. This pendent shaped plant ranges in color from a yellowish pink to red. It is a winter flowering perennial plant, so is in full bloom when other flowers have withered away. Plants grow to be in height. "Veltheimia bracteata" is a bulbous plant with glossy leaves. The flower stems arise from a rosette of basal leaves and blossom in an inflorescence arrangement which is typically surrounded by