Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cybister
ID:
660733

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herb.) Benth. ex Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Handb. Amaryll. : 42, 47 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660065

Common Names

  • Cybister Hippeastrum
  • Cybister Amaryllis
  • Cybister Lily

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Synonyms

  • Hippeastrum anomalum Lindl. ex Planch. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum deflexum (Rusby) L.B.Sm. [unknown]
  • Lepidopharynx deflexa Rusby [unknown]
  • Sprekelia cybister Herb. [unknown]
  • Sprekelia cybister subsexuncialis Herb. [unknown]
  • Sprekelia cybister brevis Herb. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis cybister (Herb.) Planch. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum cybister (Herb.) Benth. & Hook.f. [deprecated]
  • Amaryllis cybister subsexuncialis (Herb.) Planch. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis cybister brevis (Herb.) Planch. [unknown]

Description

Hippeastrum cybister (also called Cybister, 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 cybister is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippeastrum cybister 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 cybister 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 cybister

Hippeastrum cybister can be found in Brazil.

Hippeastrum cybister FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Hippeastrum cybister?

Hippeastrum cybister prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light level for Hippeastrum cybister?

Hippeastrum cybister prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Hippeastrum cybister be watered?

Hippeastrum cybister should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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-278145: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
William Herbert (1778-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herb.' in the authors string.