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  Strelitzia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Strelitzia is a genus of four species of perennial plants, native to South Africa.
They are pollinated by sunbirds, which use the spathe as a perch when visiting the flowers; the weight of the bird on the spathe opens it to release the pollen onto the bird's feet, which is then deposited on the next flower it visits.
Strelitzia caudata - Swaziland Strelitzia, African desert banana
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Strelitzia   (222 words)

  
 Strelitzia reginae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Strelitzia reginae is a monocotyledonous flowering plant indigenous to South Africa.
Common names include Strelitzia, Crane Flower or Bird of Paradise, though these names are also collectively applied to other species in the genus Strelitzia.
Strelitzia is very popular as an ornamental plant.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Strelitzia_reginae   (486 words)

  
 Strelitzia reginae
Strelitzia reginae is, however, indigenous to South Africa where it grows wild in the eastern Cape.
Strelitzias are sensitive to cold and would need a sheltered position in areas with frost as the flowers and leaves are often damaged by frost.
Young strelitzia plants must be grown in shade, for the leaves tend to burn in direct sunlight.
www.plantzafrica.com /plantqrs/strelitziareginae.htm   (710 words)

  
 Strelitzia reginae - Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae is an evergreen perennial that will reach about 5 feet in cultivation.
Propagation: Strelitzia reginae are propagated by division or by seed.
Strelitzia reginae was featured as Plant of the Week September 22-27, 2000.
www.plantoftheweek.org /week096.shtml   (240 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Strelitzia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Strelitzia is a South African genus of perennial plants named after the duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, birthplace of Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom.
Binomial name Strelitzia reginae Banks The Bird of Paradise flower (Strelitzia reginae), also known as the Crane flower, is a beautiful ornamental flower indigenous to South Africa, but is cultivated worldwide.
Strelitzia Reginae (plant) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Strelitzia   (590 words)

  
 NEERLANDs Tuin - Strelitzia reginae, paradijsvogelbloem
Strelitzia reginae is een niet zo moeilijk te houden plant.
Strelitzia bloeit pas in ongeveer het vierde jaar.
Als Strelitzia weinig of geen bloemen vormt, is de mogelijke oorzaak te vaak verpotten of een te grote pot.
www.neerlandstuin.nl /plantenb/strelitzia.html   (457 words)

  
 Strelitzia juncea
Strelitzia reginae arrived in England in 1733 and was named after Queen Sophia Charlotte, the wife of George the 3rd of England.
She was a princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, hence the genus Strelitzia.
Dyer, R.A. The status of Strelitzia juncea (Strelitziaceae).
www.plantzafrica.com /plantqrs/strelitzjun.htm   (545 words)

  
 Strelitzia more information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Strelitzia reginae was first grown at Kew in 1773 but unfortunately did not flourish as it was grown in unsuitable tubs or flowerpots.
Strelitzias are some of the most curious subjects of botanical art.
The strelitzia belongs to a collection comprising of 167 watercolours of Kew plants.
www.nhm.ac.uk /nature-online/online-ex/art-themes/drawingconclusions/more/strelitzia_more_info.htm   (622 words)

  
 Bird-of-Paradise   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a native of South Africa and one of the most unusual and attractive members of the banana family (Musaceae).
Strelitzia alba (augusta) is a tree form that grows to a height of 18 feet.
Strelitzia nicolai, known as the giant bird-of-paradise, resembles the much larger traveler's tree (Ravenala madagascariensis).
edis.ifas.ufl.edu /MG106   (1572 words)

  
 Dividing and propagating a Bird of Paradise plant, Strelitzia reginae
My Strelitzia regenia took 7 years to bloom, and it was in a hothouse!
Strelitzia seeds must be sown while they are fresh, so plant them as soon as possible.
Soak your seeds in warm water for 3-4 days prior to planting (change the water daily), then plant them about an inch deep and keep the potting mix moist and very warm (about 85 degrees F /30 degrees C) It doesn't matter which side of the seed is "up".
www.thegardenhelper.com /strelitzia.htm   (400 words)

  
 Davis and Woodland, California, flower shop and company - Strelitzia Flower Company
Strelitzia Flower Co. began as a simple "bucket stand" in 1971.
To pay for his education at UCD, Dean Labadie, married, and with his first of two daughters, Thea and Kristin, on their way, took a friend's advice and began selling flowers to students on campus.
In all those 30 years of business, it is Strelitzia Flower Company who leads the way in putting the product where it is needed.
www.strelitziaflowers.com /about-us.htm   (838 words)

  
 Strelitzia reginae - 10 x "Bird of Paradise" (Strelitzia Reginae) for sale - TradeMe.co   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Strelitzia reginae, Bird of Paradise STRELITZIA REGINAE Bird Of Paradise.
The queen's bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae Aiton) is one of five species of fabulous 'flowers' native to the mild climate shrublands of southeastern
Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold' is a rare yellow form of the well-known crane flower, Strelitzia reginae.
usefuljob.com /?q=strelitzia-reginae   (232 words)

  
 Strelitzia... Photo | TrekLens
As it is known, the name 'strelitzia' it was chosen in honor to the queen Charlotte Sophia, duchess of Mecklenburg Strelitz and the king's wife George III, of England.
In the gardens, the strelitzia makes a lot of success, forming good-looking solid on the lawns, but it is in the composition of arrangements and floral decorations that she shows his/her largest glory: their flowers, beautiful women and exotic, they give a durability show, color and versatility.
Relative close of the helicônia and of the banana tree, the strelitzia presents exuberant foliage, of coloration green-darkness, that it contrasts with the central ribs of the leaves, of red tone.
www.treklens.com /gallery/photo24633.htm   (426 words)

  
 Distinctive Spas: Phuket Spa Directory: Strelitzia Spa
Strelitzia Spa itself remains, nevertheless, unexpected; there’s no doubt that some of the best brains in spa design were brought in to get it right.
But steering clear of the single disadvantage of any outside pursuit in the tropics, Strelitzia Spa is, of course, beautifully airconditioned.
At Strelitzia Spa, if you opt for one of the spa packages, your first port of call after a classic Phuket spa reception – browsing the ‘menu’, selecting your preferred essential oil, a gentle but stimulating foot bath and scrub – is your own private, luxuriously appointed treatment room.
www.distinctivespas-phuket.com /strelitzia.htm   (496 words)

  
 The Bird-of-Paradise Flower!  A Flower So Beautiful, So Exotic...'Tis Named After Paradise Itself!!
The on the left is Strelitzia reginae, while S. juncifolia bears small needle-like leaves.
It looks like an in ground plant, but when cool weather comes and it is time to bring it in you just lift it out of the ground and bring it inside.
One of the best specimens of Strelitzia reginae I have ever seen is one at a garden center that is about 15 years old and hasn't been repotted for at least 10 years.
www.thewisegardener.com /Bird_of_Paradise.htm   (1294 words)

  
 Strelitzia reginae, Bird of Paradise, Crane Lily , plant information for growing and its use in flower arranging, and ...
Strelitzia reginae, Bird of Paradise, Crane Lily, plant information for growing and its use in flower arranging.
Long lasting and exotic, this is a favourite of Australian florists.See how they use Strelitzia in many of the editions of floral design magazine.
The design shown is called Fruit Flamee, using strelitzia, a flax leaf, and fruit laid on a bed of foliage.
www.floralartmall.com /birdofparadise.html   (408 words)

  
 Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Education
The bird-of-paradise flower (Strelitzia reginae), or crane flower as it is sometimes known, is native to the southern and eastern parts of the Cape Province and northern Natal in South Africa, where it grows wild on river banks and in scrub clearings in coastal areas.
He named the exotic-looking plant Strelitzia in honour of Queen Charlotte, wife of George III and Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who lived at Kew for many years.
Strelitzia reginae is grown in the south block of the
www.rbgkew.org.uk /ksheets/bop.html   (788 words)

  
 Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's gold'
Yellow-flowering strelitzias have been known for a number of years, plants have cropped up in France, California, Australia, Japan and in South Africa at a few locations in Eastern Cape and at Kirstenbosch and the Karoo Desert National Botanical Gardens, but always as isolated specimens.
Strelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold' is an easy plant to grow and will thrive in most soils.
In South Africa and other sunny countries, strelitzias will also do well in semi-shade, but in less sunny regions, they need as much sun as they can get if they are to flower well.
www.plantzafrica.com /plantqrs/strelitregmandelagold.htm   (1253 words)

  
 strelitzia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
I watered it, fed it and put it at the back of the conservatory and left it to recuperate, wondering how much of a setback it had received.
On the day before my wedding in October 2004, I thought I´d better clear up the conservatory in case it was needed for photos, and the Strelitzia surprised me again.
Things are rather better than last year as I´ve got predators keeping the red spider mites under control and so the leaves are all nice and green.
www.moonbells.freeserve.co.uk /strelitzia/strelitzia.html   (1034 words)

  
 The Strelitzia Coast - KwaZulu Natal South Coast South Africa
The Strelitzia Coast is today well developed and very capable of catering for the holiday makes that come in increasing numbers every year.
Head inland from the Strelitzia Coast and you re in traditional Zulu territory, and with it, the chance to witness at first hand all the song and dance of a living culture.
Yet further inland from the Strelitzia Coast, the small town of Highflats is a convenient base for exploring cultural sites relating to the truly ancient San people.
www.south-africa-tours.com /strelitzia-coast.html   (736 words)

  
 Search Results for strelitzia - Encyclopædia Britannica
The exceptions are the axillary inflorescences of Ravenala and some Strelitzia species and those of the family...
Because the study of mechanisms of pollination began in Europe, where pollinating birds are rare, their importance is often underestimated.
The majority of species are shade plants of the rain forest of evergreen tropical regions, although some grow mainly on forest margins, in clearings, or on riverbanks.
www.britannica.com /search?query=strelitzia&submit=Find&source=MWTEXT   (301 words)

  
 White Bird of Paradise - Strelitzia Nicolai
Quite frankly I don’t know if I was surprised or disappointed that there wasn’t much out there on the net.
When most of us hear of the "Bird of Paradise" we think of the commonly grown cut flower Strelitzia reginae.
Although it is not as well known, Strelitzia nicolai commonly known as the "White Bird of Paradise", has become very popular for indoor use over the last 10 to 15 years.
www.plant-care.com /white-bird-of-paradise-strelitzia-nicolai.html   (440 words)

  
 Floridata: Strelitzia nicolai
Picture a crown of banana-like leaves atop a palm tree trunk, combine with huge, uniquely beautiful flowers, and then what you have is the exotically named bird of paradise tree.
Related to the bird of paradise flower (Strelitzia regina), this close cousin is a much larger plant forming huge clumps of stems to 30 feet in comparison to S.
The 6 - 8' leaves are grey-green and arranged in fans atop the trunks.
www.floridata.com /ref/S/stre_nic.cfm   (441 words)

  
 DFT Vascular Plant Image Library (Strelitziaceae)
Strelitzia reginae (zoom) - Seeds with aril - photo: Hugh Wilson
Strelitzia reginae (zoom) - Seeds with aril (close) - photo: Hugh Wilson
Strelitzia reginae [jpeg] - Cultivated, from Maui, Hawaii.
www.csdl.tamu.edu /FLORA/imaxxsrz.htm   (142 words)

  
 Floridata: Strelitzia reginae
So not surprisely Strelitzia reginae is know as the bird-of-paradise flower.
It was introduced to European gardeners in 1773 when it was part of a shipment of horticultural specimens bound for the Royal Botanical Garden of King George III.
Strelitzia reginae was named after the king's wife Queen (reginea in Latin) Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Strelitzia).
www.floridata.com /ref/S/stre_reg.cfm   (452 words)

  
 Strelitzia alba Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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album.5interlock4.info /jessica-alba-mtv-awards/strelitzia-alba.html   (212 words)

  
 Plant Data   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Strelitzia reginae 'bird of paradise': Bird of paradise
Description: Strelitzia reginae is a bold structural plant, which forms large evergreen...more
Geographic Distribution: Strelitzia reginae is indigenous to South Africa where it grows wild in...more
www.ntbg.org /plants/plantresource_new2.php?rid=1067   (96 words)

  
 SANBI:Publications: Strelitzia
Strelitzia is a series of occasional publications of the SA National Biodiversity Institute.
The name of the series is derived from the logo of both the National Botanical Institute (the forerunner to SANBI) and SANBI.
It is based on the striking flowers of Strelitzia reginae, a plant native to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal that has become a garden favourite worldwide.
www.nbi.ac.za /products/publications/stelitzia.htm   (2897 words)

  
 Oranjezicht Accommodation Cape Town / Strelitzia Villa Oranjezicht Cape Town   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain lies Strelitzia Villa.
Situated in Oranjezicht, Strelitzia Villa is a five-minute drive from Cape Town's finest beaches, which include the famous Camps Bay and Clifton beaches.
Table Mountain is a stone throw away and we can show you where the best spots are for mountain biking, day hikes and short walks.
www.capestay.co.za /strelitziavilla   (349 words)

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