Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
amaru
ID:
659935

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vargas) Meerow

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Taxon 46: 16 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659267

Common Names

  • Hippeastrum amaru
  • Amaru's Hippeastrum
  • Amaru's Amaryllis

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Description

Hippeastrum amaru (also called Amaru Amaryllis, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Brazil and Argentina. It has long, strap-like leaves and produces large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, white, and red. It is typically found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeastrum amaru is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippeastrum amaru is a large, red, trumpet-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeastrum amaru is a bulbous perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Division can be done in spring or summer by carefully digging up the clumps and dividing them into smaller sections.

Where to Find Hippeastrum amaru

Hippeastrum amaru can be found in Central and South America.

Hippeastrum amaru FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum amaru?

Hippeastrum amaru

What is the common name of Hippeastrum amaru?

Amaru Hippeastrum

What is the natural habitat of Hippeastrum amaru?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Hippeastrum genus

Hippeastrum aglaiae, Hippeastrum amaru, Hippeastrum andreanum, Hippeastrum angustifolium, Hippeastrum apertispathum, Hippeastrum arboricola, Hippeastrum argentinum, Hippeastrum aulicum, Hippeastrum aviflorum, Hippeastrum blossfeldiae, Hippeastrum brasilianum, Hippeastrum breviflorum, Hippeastrum bukasovii, Hippeastrum caiaponicum, Hippeastrum calyptratum, Hippeastrum canterai, Hippeastrum caupolicanense, Hippeastrum condemaitae, Hippeastrum correiense, Hippeastrum curitibanum, Hippeastrum cuzcoense, Hippeastrum cybister, Hippeastrum damazianum, Hippeastrum divijulianum, Hippeastrum doraniae, Hippeastrum elegans, Hippeastrum espiritense, Hippeastrum evansiae, Hippeastrum ferreyrae, Hippeastrum forgetii, Hippeastrum fragrantissimum, Hippeastrum fuscum, Hippeastrum gertianum, Hippeastrum glaucescens, Hippeastrum goianum, Hippeastrum guarapuavicum, Hippeastrum harrisonii, Hippeastrum hemographes, Hippeastrum hugoi, Hippeastrum iguazuanum, Hippeastrum incachacanum, Hippeastrum intiflorum, Hippeastrum kromeri, Hippeastrum lapacense, Hippeastrum leonardii, Hippeastrum leopoldii, Hippeastrum leucobasis, Hippeastrum macbridei, Hippeastrum machupijchense, Hippeastrum mandonii,

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-278070: Based on the initial data import
Julio César Vargas Calderón (1903-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vargas' in the authors string.
Alan W. Meerow (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meerow' in the authors string.