Clivia spp.

Clivia spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is severe. Also known as Bush Lilies, Natal Lily and Blue Lily.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Vomiting Drooling Diarrhea Seizures Low Blood Pressure Tremors Cardiac Arrhythmias

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Clivia is a genus of monocot flowering plants native to southern Africa. They are from the family Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. Common names are Natal lily or bush lily.

How this plant poisons

Some species of Clivia, including Clivia miniata, produce small amounts of the alkaloid lycorine. Lycorine is toxic in sufficient quantities, particularly in pets and small children.

Common Names

  • Bush Lilies
  • Natal Lily
  • Blue Lily
  • Forest Bushlily
  • Benediction Lily
  • Bush Lily
  • Longstem Bushlily
  • Dwarf Alpine Hawk's-Beard
  • Oorlogskloof Bushlily
  • Pondo Bushlily

Also recorded as clivia.

Facts

Family
Amaryllidaceae
In the wild
ZA, AU, US, PT, NZ, ES + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.