Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
steyermarkii
ID:
647487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 34: 85 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646819

Common Names

  • Habranthus steyermarkii
  • Steyermark's Rain Lily
  • Steyermark's Lily

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Description

Habranthus steyermarkii (also called 'Steyermark's Rain Lily', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Venezuela and Colombia. It is found in open woodlands and disturbed areas. It is a bulbous perennial with linear leaves and pink, funnel-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Habranthus steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Habranthus steyermarkii is a small, yellow, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habranthus steyermarkii is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It can be propagated by division of the bulbs or by seed. The bulbs should be planted in well-draining soil and kept moist. It prefers full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Habranthus steyermarkii

Habranthus steyermarkii can be found in Venezuela.

Habranthus steyermarkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habranthus steyermarkii?

Habranthus steyermarkii

What is the common name of Habranthus steyermarkii?

Steyermark's Rain Lily

What type of plant is Habranthus steyermarkii?

Habranthus steyermarkii is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae.

Species in the Habranthus genus

Habranthus albispiritus, Habranthus andalgalensis, Habranthus araguaiensis, Habranthus argentinus, Habranthus bahiensis, Habranthus barrosianus, Habranthus brachyandrus, Habranthus caeruleus, Habranthus cardenasianus, Habranthus carmineus, Habranthus catamarcensis, Habranthus chacoensis, Habranthus concinnus, Habranthus cordobensis, Habranthus crassibulbus, Habranthus datensis, Habranthus duarteanus, Habranthus erectus, Habranthus estensis, Habranthus gameleirensis, Habranthus goianus, Habranthus gracilifolius, Habranthus guachipensis, Habranthus immaculatus, Habranthus irwinianus, Habranthus ischihualastus, Habranthus itaobinus, Habranthus jamesonii, Habranthus jujuyensis, Habranthus lacteus, Habranthus leonensis, Habranthus leptandrus, Habranthus longipes, Habranthus maasii, Habranthus magnoi, Habranthus martinezii, Habranthus matacus, Habranthus mendocensis, Habranthus mexicanus, Habranthus microcarpus, Habranthus millarensis, Habranthus niveus, Habranthus oaxacanus, Habranthus oltanus, Habranthus oranensis, Habranthus pantanalensis, Habranthus pedunculosus, Habranthus pictus, Habranthus quilmesianus, Habranthus riojanus,

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-276752: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.