Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
660056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 11(3): 321. 1889 [13 Sep 1889]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659388

Common Names

  • Angustifolium Amaryllis
  • Hirsutolabiatum Ecbolium
  • Hirsutum Ecbolium

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Description

Hippeastrum angustifolium (also called Narrow-leaved Hippeastrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a small shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeastrum angustifolium is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippeastrum angustifolium is white or pink in colour, and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeastrum angustifolium can be propagated by division of the bulbs or by seed. The bulbs should be planted in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every two weeks. The flowers will bloom in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hippeastrum angustifolium

Hippeastrum angustifolium is native to South America and is found in the Andes Mountains.

Hippeastrum angustifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum angustifolium?

Hippeastrum angustifolium

What are the common names of Hippeastrum angustifolium?

Common names of Hippeastrum angustifolium include amaryllis, belladonna lily, and naked lady.

What is the natural habitat of Hippeastrum angustifolium?

Hippeastrum angustifolium is native to South America and is found in 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,

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