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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KNIPHOFIA

Named after J. H. Kniphof (1704–1763), German doctor and botanist.
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PRONUNCIATION OF KNIPHOFIA

kniphofia  [nɪˈfəʊfɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KNIPHOFIA

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WHAT DOES KNIPHOFIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Kniphofia

Kniphofia /nɪpˈhoʊfiə/, also called tritoma, red hot poker, torch lily, knofflers or poker plant, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Xanthorrhoeaceae, subfamily Asphodeloideae, that includes 70 or more species native to Africa. Herbaceous species and hybrids have narrow, grass-like leaves 10–100 cm long, while perennial species have broader, strap-shaped foliage up to 1.5 m long. All plants produce spikes of upright, brightly colored flowers well above the foliage, in shades of red, orange and yellow, often bicoloured. The flowers produce copious nectar while blooming and are attractive to bees. In the New World they may attract sap-suckers such as hummingbirds and New World orioles. The Kniphofia genus is named after Johann Hieronymus Kniphof, an 18th-century German physician and botanist.

Definition of kniphofia in the English dictionary

The definition of kniphofia in the dictionary is any plant of the perennial southern African genus Kniphofia, some species of which are cultivated for their conical spikes of bright red or yellow drooping tubular flowers: family Liliaceae Also called: red-hot poker.

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atmosphere
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atrophia
əˈtrəʊfɪə
biosphere
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blogosphere
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chemosphere
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dystrophia
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fear
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feer
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fere
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hemisphere
ˈhɛmɪˌsfɪə
interfere
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Maffia
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Mafia
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microsphere
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Philadelphia
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raphia
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rhizosphere
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Sofia
ˈsəʊfɪə
sphere
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stratosphere
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KNIPHOFIA

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Knights of St. Columba
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Synonyms and antonyms of kniphofia in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «kniphofia» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Marathi

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Translator English - Norwegian

Kniphofia
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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KNIPHOFIA»

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KNIPHOFIA»

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Medicinal Plants
Authors C.H. Bosch KNIPHOFIA FOLIOSA Hochst. Protologue Flora 27: 30 (1844 ). Family Asphodelaceae Vernacular names Torch lily, red hot poker (En). Origin and geographic distribution Knip- hofia foliosa is endemic to Ethiopia. Uses The ...
‎2008
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Flora of Tropical East Africa - Asphodelaceae (2002)
Baijnath, 14 Kniphofla Moench, 1 Kniphofia abyssinica (DC.) Schweinf., 7 Kniphofia bequaertii De Wild., 9 Kniphofia comosa Hochst., 7 Kniphofia dubia De Wild., 8 Kniphofia dubia sensu auct., 8 Kniphofia Jlavovirens Engl., 8 Kniphofia ...
Christopher Whitehouse, H. J. Beentje, 2002
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Gardening with Keith Kirsten
Kniphofia. praecox. Red hot poker, vuurpyl (A) INDIGENDUS 1,5 x 0,5 m (D -$- ^ Q W $? Large, rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial. Flowers are poker-shaped and carried on stout stems, with orange buds opening to yellow flowers in ...
Keith Kirsten, 2001
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The Botany of the Commelins
Introduction. Plants were received from 'Africa' in 1701 and 1702, the first flowering was observed in 1702. Specimen seen. Bayer 2131 (NBG). Kniphofia uvaria (L.) Hook., Bot. Mag. t.4816 (1854) (quoad combinationem) [Pl. 16] Atlas. 3 t.14.
D.O. Wijnands, 1983
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The Horticulture Gardener's Guides - Planting for Color
o H < LU Kniphofia 'Bees' Sunset' has yellowish orange flowers; 3 ft. (90 cm) high . Kniphofia 'Green Jade' is evergreen, with pale creamy green flowers that fade to white; 5 ft. (1.5 m) high. Kniphofia 'Little Maid' has white flowers that are yellow ...
Sue Chivers, Susan Chivers, 2005
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The Horticulture Gardener's Guides - Perennials
Kniphofia 'Little Maid' One of the more diminutive varieties. Has delicate spikes of creamy yellow flowers only 24 in. (60 cm) high, in late summer and early fall. It is excellent for a scree garden. Kniphofia 'Royal Standard' is the classic red hot ...
Andy McIndoe, Kevin Hobbs, 2005
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The New Ornamental Garden
Season of interest There is a kniphofia to flower in every month of the year but the majority of species flower in either early spring or late summer. Garden uses These are great plants for giving vertical emphasis to flower borders along with ...
Simon Rickard, 2011
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Perennial All-Stars: The 150 Best Perennials for ...
... 188-89, 189 Kniphofia 'Earliest of All', 190 Kniphofia 'Early Hybrids', 190 Kniphofia 'Little Maid', 190 Kniphofia 'Primrose Beauty', 190 Kniphofia 'Royal Standard', 190-91, 191, 191 Kniphofia 'Shining Sceptre', 190 Kniphofia uvaria, 27 , 111, ...
Jeff Cox, 2002
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The Families of the Monocotyledons: Structure, Evolution, ...
The locules of the ovary have two or, in Kniphofia, Eremurus and Trachyandra, more ovules. An aril is present in some genera, but it is often thin and devoid of lipids. Although the information is incomplete, anthraquinones seem to be present ...
Harold Trevor Clifford, Peter Yeo, 1985
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Perennial Gardens for Texas
Many of the plants sold as Kniphofia uvaria are not the species, but hybrids whose colors range through ivory, coral, ... Stately clumps of kniphofia make striking displays in the lawns of the Davis Mountains town of Alpine, where the iron- rich, ...
Julie Ryan, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KNIPHOFIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kniphofia is used in the context of the following news items.
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Redesigning you landscape with water-wise plants
Some plants that I think easily lend itself to this style are Phormiun, Kniphofia, Agave and grasses. Architecturally, Phormium, Kniphofia ... «Visalia Times-Delta, Jul 15»
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GARDENING with ALI MARSHALL: Say it with flowers... and add …
Of the summer perennials campanula, kniphofia, penstemon and phlox are all good candidates. Not every plant responds to deadheading, but ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
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Saving water can be pretty: Drought-tolerant perennials
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia uvaria and hybrids): With showy spikes of tubular orange and yellow flowers this native to South Africa is a durable ... «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
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Get It Growing: Garden for hummingbirds
red hot poker (Kniphofia uvaria), impatiens (Impatiens walleriana), coral plant (Russelia equisetiformis), cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), ... «Monroe News Star, Jul 15»
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EDDIE SEAGLE: Pruning by deer a problem for many
#Kniphofia spp. (red-hot poker): Reaching a height of 5 feet and a spread of 2 feet, this drought-tolerant perennial offers brilliantly colored ... «The Albany Herald, Jul 15»
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What is causing New Guinea impatiens to wilt?
... dianthus, fringed bleeding heart (Dicentra exima), hardy geraniums, bearded irises, red-hot poker (Kniphofia uvaria/tritoma), catmint (Nepeta) ... «Allentown Morning Call, Jun 15»
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UT Gardens June Plant of the Month: Phlox 'Minnie Pearl'
Siberian Iris, red hot poker (Kniphofia), Mexican feather grass and Coreopsis are just a few good companion plants. Phlox 'Minnie Pearl' grows ... «Lebanon Democrat, Jun 15»
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Winter colour for your garden
Red-hot pokers (Kniphofia praecox) with their green strap-like leaves and bold torches of colour make dramatic statements alongside ponds ... «Independent Online, May 15»
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Chelsea is in a league of its own
Matt is attempting to use native Lesotho poppies and Kniphofia northiae in his designs as well as other native materials. He hopes Prince Harry ... «Express.co.uk, May 15»
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Gravel gardens are the answer in a dry land
In smaller areas, choose plants such as Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), indigenous red-hot pokers (Kniphofia spp) and verbascum for ... «Independent Online, May 15»

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