Kniphofia

Kniphofia, also called Tritoma, Red hot poker, Torch lily or Poker plant, is a genus of plants in the family Xanthorrhoeaceae, subfamily Asphodeloideae, that includes 70 or more species native to Africa. Some species have been commercially used horticulturally and are commonly known for their bright, rocket-shaped flowers.

These plants produce spikes of upright, brightly-colored, red-to-orange flowers. This gives names such as "torch" and "red hot poker" to many of them. The flowers produce copious nectar while blooming and 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.

Some species

 * Kniphofia brachystachya
 * Kniphofia caulescens
 * Kniphofia hirsuta
 * Kniphofia rufa
 * Kniphofia sarmentosa
 * Kniphofia stricta
 * Kniphofia triangularis
 * Kniphofia uvaria, Torch lily
 * Kniphofia reflexa (endangered )