Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cuzcoense
ID:
660726

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vargas) Gereau & Brako

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 28 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660058

Common Names

  • Cuzcoense Hippeastrum
  • Cuzcoense Amaryllis
  • Cuzcoense Lily

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Synonyms

  • Amaryllis cuzcoensis Vargas [unknown]

Description

Hippeastrum cuzcoense (also called Cuzcoense, 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 cuzcoense 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 cuzcoense 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 cuzcoense is a bulbous plant native to Peru. It can be propagated by dividing the bulbs or by seed. It prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated by taking offsets from the bulbs.

Where to Find Hippeastrum cuzcoense

Hippeastrum cuzcoense can be found in Peru.

Hippeastrum cuzcoense FAQ

What is the origin of Hippeastrum cuzcoense?

Hippeastrum cuzcoense is native to Peru.

What is the flower color of Hippeastrum cuzcoense?

The flowers of Hippeastrum cuzcoense are typically white with pink or purple stripes.

What is the hardiness zone of Hippeastrum cuzcoense?

Hippeastrum cuzcoense is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

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-278144: Based on the initial data import
Julio César Vargas Calderón (1903-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vargas' in the authors string.
Roy Emile Gereau (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gereau' in the authors string.
Lois Brako (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brako' in the authors string.