Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aulicum
ID:
660166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Appendix : 31 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659498

Common Names

  • Aulicum Hippeastrum
  • Aulicum's Hippeastrum
  • Aulicum Hippeastrum

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Synonyms

  • Aulica latifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Aulica platypetala Raf. [unknown]
  • Aulica striata Raf. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum aulicum platypetalum (Lindl.) Herb. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum heuserianum H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum robustum A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Omphalissa aulica Salisb. [unknown]
  • Trisacarpis rubra Raf. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis aulica Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis aulica platypetala Lindl. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis heuseriana (H.Karst.) Ravenna [unknown]
  • Amaryllis heuseriana campanulata Ravenna [unknown]
  • Amaryllis robusta A.Dietr. [illegitimate]
  • Amaryllis rougieri hort. ex Carrière [unknown]
  • Amaryllis tettanii auct. [deprecated]
  • Hippeastrum tweedieanum Herb. [unknown]

Description

Hippeastrum aulicum (also called Amaryllis, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to Central and South America. It has large, strap-like leaves and a tall stem bearing a large, showy flower. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeastrum aulicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a tall, upright habit and is drought tolerant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippeastrum aulicum is white and star-shaped, with six petals and a yellow center. The seed is round and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Hippeastrum aulicum can be done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a damp soil mix.

Where to Find Hippeastrum aulicum

Hippeastrum aulicum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Hippeastrum aulicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum aulicum?

Hippeastrum aulicum

What type of plant is Hippeastrum aulicum?

It is a bulbous plant

Where is Hippeastrum aulicum native to?

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,

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