Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ravenna) Meerow
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Taxon 46: 16 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659454
Common Names
- Hippeastrum arboricola
- Arboricola's Hippeastrum
- Arboricola Hippeastrum
Description
Hippeastrum arboricola (also called Hippeastrum, among many other common names) is a perennial bulbous plant native to South America. It has lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hippeastrum arboricola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Hippeastrum arboricola has large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds of Hippeastrum arboricola are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Hippeastrum arboricola are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Hippeastrum arboricola: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring, and divisions can be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Hippeastrum arboricola
Hippeastrum arboricola is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, such as Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Hippeastrum arboricola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum arboricola?
Hippeastrum arboricola
What is the common name of Hippeastrum arboricola?
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What is the natural habitat of Hippeastrum arboricola?
It is native to South America
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,