''Clivia mirabilis'' is a plant and
geophyte
A storage organ is a part of a plant specifically modified for storage of energy
(generally in the form of carbohydrates) or water. Storage organs often grow underground, where they are better protected from attack by herbivores. Plants that have ...
belonging to the genus ''Clivia''. The species is endemic to the
Northern and
Western Cape
The Western Cape ( ; , ) is a provinces of South Africa, province of South Africa, situated on the south-western coast of the country. It is the List of South African provinces by area, fourth largest of the nine provinces with an area of , an ...
where it is found on the Bokkeveldberge plateau at
Nieuwoudtville where there are two subpopulations. The plant is threatened by its use by horticulturists.
References
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Amaryllidoideae
Endemic flora of South Africa