Gloriosa Superba Collection

Kenya, Gloriosa superba, a spectacular flower earning the popular name of the Flame Lily

Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba), Liliaceae by Angela Rossi Bottione, watercolor, 1802-1806
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XXXVII, Plate 108 by Angela Rossi Bottione, Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba), Liliaceae

Flame lily, Gloriosa superba (Methonica superba). Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker after an illustration by A
FLO4662499 Flame lily, Gloriosa superba (Methonica superba). Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker after an illustration by A

Flame lily (Gloriosa superba), timelapse sequence from opening bud to flowering, tepals becoming reflexed. Flower pollinated by butterflies. Controlled conditions

Glory lily (Gloriosa superba) bud and flower with reflexed petals and trifid stigma. Pollinated by butterflies. National flower of Zimbabwe

africa, Tanzania, Loibortsoit area. Flame lily

Methonica, (pencil and watercolour with bodycolour)
824119 Methonica, (pencil and watercolour with bodycolour) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); 53.4x36.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Methonica. Georg Dionysius Ehret (1710-1770)

Gloriosa Superba (Climbing Lily), ca. 1660. Creator: Nicolas Robert
Gloriosa Superba (Climbing Lily), ca. 1660

A beautiful yellow variant of the red Flame Lily (Gloriosa superba) can be found at lower altitudes especially in Tsavo West National Park

Methonica superba, Gloriosa superba; Methonique superbe; Gloriosa Lily, Flamelily; Glory flower, Climbing lily, Redoute, Pierre Joseph, 1759-1840, les liliacees, 1802 - 1816

Gloriosa superba, flame lily
Two butterflies feeding on flame lily (Gloriosa superba). Plate 47 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held in the at the Natural History Museum, London

Gloriosa superba, gloriosa lily
Sketch 76 from the collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Climbing lily pollen, SEM
Climbing lily pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from the climbing lily flower (Gloriosa superba)

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Gloriosa superba, commonly known as the Flame Lily, is a spectacular flower that captivates with its vibrant colors and unique features. Native to Kenya and other parts of Africa, this stunning plant belongs to the Liliaceae family. The Flame Lily's beauty has been immortalized in various forms of art throughout history. Angela Rossi Bottione's watercolor painting from 1802-1806 showcases the intricate details of this enchanting flower. Its reflexed petals and trifid stigma add to its allure, making it truly one-of-a-kind. In a mesmerizing timelapse sequence, we witness the gradual transformation from a closed bud to a fully bloomed flower. The tepals unfold gracefully, revealing their fiery hues that resemble flickering flames. This captivating species can be found in different regions across Africa. In Tanzania's Loibortsoit area, the Flame Lily thrives amidst nature's splendor. Its presence adds an extra touch of elegance to this picturesque landscape. Nicolas Robert's artwork from around 1660 depicts Gloriosa Superba as a climbing lily, showcasing its versatility and adaptability in various environments. The delicate pencil strokes combined with watercolors bring out the essence of this magnificent plant. While red is its most common color variant, there are also beautiful yellow variations of the Flame Lily found at lower altitudes, particularly in Tsavo West National Park. These vibrant blooms create a striking contrast against their green surroundings and leave visitors awe-inspired by their sheer beauty. Known by several names such as Methonica superba or Gloriosa Lily among others, this flower continues to capture hearts worldwide with its radiant charm. Whether called flame lily or gloriosa lily - both names aptly describe its fiery appearance that ignites passion wherever it grows. Even at microscopic levels, Gloriosa superba leaves no room for disappointment.