Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
gouveiana
ID:
771220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Onira 9: 26 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770553

Common Names

  • Alstroemeria gouveiana
  • Gouveiana Alstroemeria
  • Alstroemeria Gouveiana

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Description

Alstroemeria gouveiana (also called Gouveia's Alstroemeria, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Brazil and grows in forests, grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Alstroemeria gouveiana is used as a decorative plant, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alstroemeria gouveiana is a yellow, tubular flower with six petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstroemeria gouveiana is a perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. Plant in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and prune as needed to maintain shape. Propagate by dividing the clumps in spring or sow seed in spring.

Where to Find Alstroemeria gouveiana

Alstroemeria gouveiana is endemic to the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.

Alstroemeria gouveiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria gouveiana?

Alstroemeria gouveiana

What is the common name of Alstroemeria gouveiana?

Gouvea's Lily

What is the natural habitat of Alstroemeria gouveiana?

Grassy slopes and rocky hillsides

Species in the Alstroemeria genus

Alstroemeria achirae, Alstroemeria altoparadisea, Alstroemeria amazonica, Alstroemeria andina, Alstroemeria angustifolia, Alstroemeria annapolina, Alstroemeria apertiflora, Alstroemeria aquidauanica, Alstroemeria arnicana, Alstroemeria aulica, Alstroemeria aurea, Alstroemeria bahiensis, Alstroemeria bakeri, Alstroemeria bilabiata, Alstroemeria brasiliensis, Alstroemeria burchellii, Alstroemeria caiaponica, Alstroemeria cantillanica, Alstroemeria caryophyllaea, Alstroemeria chapadensis, Alstroemeria chorillensis, Alstroemeria crispata, Alstroemeria cuiabana, Alstroemeria cultrifolia, Alstroemeria cunha, Alstroemeria decora, Alstroemeria diluta, Alstroemeria discolor, Alstroemeria douradensis, Alstroemeria espigonensis, Alstroemeria exserens, Alstroemeria fiebrigiana, Alstroemeria foliosa, Alstroemeria fuscovinosa, Alstroemeria garaventae, Alstroemeria gardneri, Alstroemeria glaucandra, Alstroemeria graminea, Alstroemeria hookeri, Alstroemeria huemulina, Alstroemeria ibitipocae, Alstroemeria igarapavica, Alstroemeria inodora, Alstroemeria isabellana, Alstroemeria itabiritensis, Alstroemeria itatiaica, Alstroemeria jocunda, Alstroemeria julieae, Alstroemeria kingii, Alstroemeria lactilutea,

Species in the Alstroemeriaceae family

Alstroemeria achirae, Alstroemeria altoparadisea, Alstroemeria amazonica, Alstroemeria andina, Alstroemeria angustifolia, Alstroemeria annapolina, Alstroemeria apertiflora, Alstroemeria aquidauanica, Alstroemeria arnicana, Alstroemeria aulica, Alstroemeria aurea, Alstroemeria bahiensis, Alstroemeria bakeri, Alstroemeria bilabiata, Alstroemeria brasiliensis, Alstroemeria burchellii, Alstroemeria caiaponica, Alstroemeria cantillanica, Alstroemeria caryophyllaea, Alstroemeria chapadensis, Alstroemeria chorillensis, Alstroemeria crispata, Alstroemeria cuiabana, Alstroemeria cultrifolia, Alstroemeria cunha, Alstroemeria decora, Alstroemeria diluta, Alstroemeria discolor, Alstroemeria douradensis, Alstroemeria espigonensis, Alstroemeria exserens, Alstroemeria fiebrigiana, Alstroemeria foliosa, Alstroemeria fuscovinosa, Alstroemeria garaventae, Alstroemeria gardneri, Alstroemeria glaucandra, Alstroemeria graminea, Alstroemeria hookeri, Alstroemeria huemulina, Alstroemeria ibitipocae, Alstroemeria igarapavica, Alstroemeria inodora, Alstroemeria isabellana, Alstroemeria itabiritensis, Alstroemeria itatiaica, Alstroemeria jocunda, Alstroemeria julieae, Alstroemeria kingii, Alstroemeria lactilutea,

References

Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50426337-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.