ID of this flowering plant

[harnsheng]

photograph this flower from one of my friend in KL. forgotten the name of this plants..
was wondering if anyone knows and probably have some?
i only remember it was from Taiwan!

[shawnintland]

It's a gloriossa lilly. I can't remember the latin name but it grows wild here in Thailand. Tends to pop up on roadsides and disturbed areas and is somewhat difficult to transplant to where you 'want' it. It has a small bulb/corm and best luck has been marking the plant with a stake and then digging the bulbs after the foliage dies back. There are a couple (at least) variations in coloration; the one in the photo and another that's mostly yellow with just a touch of orange, and very rarely (here anyway) a red version. They make great cut flowers in a vase, lasting pretty well.

[harnsheng]

ohh ic ...so it's a lily. Is there any way i could obtain them? love to have them in my garden..

[shawnintland]

They are 'sometimes' available in garden shops and mail order 'web shops' that sell bulbs like tulips, daffodils, etc. Otherwise, keep your eyes open on the roadsides as they are mostly growing like weeds!

[harnsheng]

well, i doubt we can find it here in Malaysia. haha..
i'll try ask around. thanks for your help and id!

[shawnintland]

Here's a link (Unfortunately in America) that might give you some hints;
http://www.flowersbulbs.com/gloriosa_lily_bulbs.php

[han]

This Gloriosa superba is easy to grow from its tuber. I have seen it growing wild in Seremban.

Originally Posted by harnsheng

photograph this flower from one of my friend in KL. forgotten the name of this plants..
was wondering if anyone knows and probably have some?
i only remember it was from Taiwan!

[bactrus]

Harnsheng, gimme a call when you get back to Penang. I'll dig one out from my mother's place. FYI, they are not as wide spread as Thailand but are available. I rescued mine from being poisoned at work.

[plantlover]

I want 1 too!!! So pretty!! I love lilies.

[bactrus]

You're filling up your garden very quickly, Aaron. I'll go et some cuttings when I have time.