Flowers as varied as the continent itself
Africa is a large continent of many contrasts. You have many miles of coast. Mountainous regions in the south. Arid deserts in the north. Sub-Saharan rain forests. Freshwater lakes and rivers. Island nations such as Madagascar. All of these different soils and precipitations produce vastly differing blooms.
Although not many African nations have national flowers, they are one of the world's leading exporters of cut flowers. South Africa is responsible for many of the flowering bulbs planted in gardens across the globe. Tourists flock to areas like Namaqualand to view its stunning natural landscapes, littered with flowers.
Explore Africa's fascinating world of flowers.
Queen of the Lake Art Print
Kandu, Samara
Buy at AllPosters.com
Although not many African nations have national flowers, they are one of the world's leading exporters of cut flowers. South Africa is responsible for many of the flowering bulbs planted in gardens across the globe. Tourists flock to areas like Namaqualand to view its stunning natural landscapes, littered with flowers.
Explore Africa's fascinating world of flowers.
Queen of the Lake Art Print
Kandu, Samara
Buy at AllPosters.com
Flowering Trees, Fruit Trees and Flowers in Egypt
Cairo, Alexandria and Port Said are prime viewing spots
You can find an abundance of flowering trees, fruit trees and wildflowers growing in palm oases, Egyptian gardens and the Nile River Delta, particularly after a rain shower.
curated content from Flickr
Yummy Namaqualand Flowers!
A giant slug's dinner
Although this isn't strictly about flowers, here is a flower lover in Namaqualand: a giant slug. The flowers you are viewing are about 1" long. The slugs get to be about the size of an adult's hand.
The Island of Bioko (off coastal Equatorial Guinea) is a "pretty flower"
The Portuguese explorer, Fernando Po (Fernao do Poo), seeking a route to India, is credited with having discovered the island of Bioko in 1471. He called it Formosa ("pretty flower"), but it quickly took on the name of its European discoverer.
Flowers and Floral Landscapes On Your Wall
No Matter What USDA Growing Zone You Live In, These Will Thrive
Adorn your home year-round with pictures of African flowers and African floral landscapes with these prints from allposters.
Flowers of Egypt & The Nile Delta:
Queen of the Lake Art Print
Kandu, Samara
Buy at AllPosters.com
Buy at AllPosters.com
Flowers of Egypt & The Nile Delta:
Queen of the Lake Art Print
Kandu, Samara
Buy at AllPosters.com
Buy at AllPosters.com
National Flowers of Africa
Most African nations do not have a national flower. I researched all of them and this is what I came up with.
Egypt - Lotus
Ethiopia - Calla Lily
Kenya - Tropical Orchid (Not Officially Recognized)
Lesotho - Aloe Vera
Liberia - Pepper
Libya - Pomegranate Blossom
Madagascar - Poinciana
South Africa - King Protea
Tunisia - Jasmine
Zambia - Bougainvillea
Zimbabwe - Flame Lily
African Violets
Grow your own at home.
Purchasing African Flowers?
What you need to know before you place that order.
South African Wildflowers
The Botanical Garden at Table Mountain, Capetown and wildflowers on the Southern Coast
View a pictorial slideshow of the flowers of South Africa. Shots are taken of wildflowers along South Africa's coast and also from the Table Mountain Botanical Garden in Capetown.
South African Plants
A flickr group devoted to the plants of South Africa
As of July 2010, the Plants of South Africa Group on flickr has 113 members with 1,251 items uploaded to it.
Books on How To Use And / Or Identify South African Flowers for the Garden
South African Flower Bulbs
Buy them to plant in your garden
This selection of YouTube videos from South African Flower Bulbs features: Sparaxis "Harlequin" flowers, Oxalis ground covers, Crocosmia (Montbreesia), Eucomis (Pineapple Lillies), Nerine, Amaryllis Belladonna (Naked Ladies), Agapanthas (Lily of the Nile), Tritonia and Babiana (Baboon Flower).
Information that rings true for most of these bulbs is that you plant them with the crown pointing up, usually in a triangle of three bulbs (spaced 6" apart). If you're doubtful as to which direction to plant them, plant them sideways. Most will remain hardy year after year, but sometimes you should place a container in the garage during cold winter weather as an added protection.
Information that rings true for most of these bulbs is that you plant them with the crown pointing up, usually in a triangle of three bulbs (spaced 6" apart). If you're doubtful as to which direction to plant them, plant them sideways. Most will remain hardy year after year, but sometimes you should place a container in the garage during cold winter weather as an added protection.
More Squidoo Lenses about African Flowers
The Moringa Plant
Not a flower, but still a plant with a beautiful gift to give
I recently came across this lens and feel the moringa tree could be one of the African plants with the most beautiful gift to give. Check out this lens on Moringa and see how this indigenous plant could help feed the hungry.
Getting the word out online about your own area of expertise.
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What do you think of African Flowers?
What's your favorite?
Do you have a favorite African flower? Is it South Africa's King Protea or Egypt's Lotus Flower? Did you enjoy visiting this lens? Do you plant South African bulbs in your garden? Have you visited Namaqualand? Shout about it here!
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SoundFinance May 18, 2012 @ 12:56 am | delete
- Nice lens. I am working on a lens for the flame lily and will include a link to your lens:)
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desa999
Feb 1, 2012 @ 3:19 am | delete
- Never realised the variety of African flowers. Thanks for sharing.
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crstnblue
Jan 15, 2012 @ 8:22 am | delete
- Very nice and informative lens!
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daria369
Aug 28, 2011 @ 1:25 pm | delete
- Beautiful flowers and great lens. Perfect reading for this rainy Sunday afternoon. Blessed! :)
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4U2C Apr 4, 2010 @ 8:32 am | delete
- I loved the slug - ugh! That iris - gorgeous, and the red ones in the video...really odd. I really enjoyed this lens, especially all of the photos. 5*s definitely.
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