Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
presliana
ID:
1584574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

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Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200027695

Common Names

  • Alstroemeria presliana
  • Presl's Alstroemeria
  • Presliana Alstroemeria

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Description

Alstroemeria presliana (also called Presl's Alstroemeria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Alstroemeriaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with large, glossy leaves and clusters of white, fragrant flowers. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alstroemeria presliana is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in bouquets and floral arrangements. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea and jams.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alstroemeria presliana sub. presliana
Alstroemeria presliana sub. australis Ehr.Bayer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alstroemeria presliana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstroemeria presliana is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Alstroemeria presliana

Alstroemeria presliana can be found in South America.

Alstroemeria presliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria presliana?

Alstroemeria presliana

What is the common name of Alstroemeria presliana?

Peruvian lily

What are the uses of Alstroemeria presliana?

The plant is used for ornamental purposes.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:62590-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.