Zantedeschia pentlandii explained

Zantedeschia pentlandii, the Sekhukhune golden arum, is a species in the arum family,^[1] Araceae.

Description

It is a tuberous, perennial plant that grows from 40cmto60cmcm (20inchesto20inchescm) in height. The flowers are yellow, a long narrow vein that is 8cmto9cmcm (03inchesto04inchescm) and are surrounded by a yellow leathery bract with a purple spot in the base. The leaves are arrow-shaped.

Distribution and habitat

The plant grows in rocky grassland and open woodland between dolerite blocks. The plant is native to Mpumalanga and Limpopo where it occurs from Roossenekal to Dullstroom.

In Afrikaans, it is known as the .^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Zantedeschia pentlandii . biodiversityexplorer.info . Iziko - Museums of Africa . 28 December 2021.
2. Web site: Sekhukhune Golden Arum . Victor . J.E. . Siebert . S.J. . 2006 . sanbi.org . SANBI . 28 December 2021.