Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
curitibanum
ID:
660716

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ravenna) Dutilh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Taxon 46: 17 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660048

Common Names

  • Curitibanum Hippeastrum
  • Curitibanum Amaryllis
  • Curitibanum Lily

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Synonyms

  • Amaryllis curitibana Ravenna [unknown]

Description

Hippeastrum curitibanum (also called Curitibanum, among many other common names) is a bulbous plant with large, funnel-shaped flowers that are pink in color. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeastrum curitibanum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as houseplants. It has attractive, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, and white.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippeastrum curitibanum has large, showy flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeastrum curitibanum can be propagated by division or by taking bulb offsets. To divide, carefully remove the plant from the pot and gently separate the offsets from the mother plant. Replant the offsets in well-draining soil and water thoroughly. To take bulb offsets, carefully remove the offsets from the mother bulb and plant in well-draining soil. Water thoroughly and keep in a warm, bright spot.

Where to Find Hippeastrum curitibanum

Hippeastrum curitibanum can be found in Brazil.

Hippeastrum curitibanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum curitibanum?

Hippeastrum curitibanum

What is the common name of Hippeastrum curitibanum?

Brazilian Amaryllis

What is the natural habitat of Hippeastrum curitibanum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-278143: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
Julie H.A. Dutilh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dutilh' in the authors string.