Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
doraniae
ID:
660787

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Traub) Meerow

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Taxon 46: 17 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660119

Common Names

  • Hippeastrum doraniae
  • Doraniae Amaryllis
  • Doraniae Lily

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Description

Hippeastrum doraniae (also called Doraniae, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is a small, succulent, perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America and grows in rocky areas, in grasslands and in scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeastrum doraniae is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippeastrum doraniae has large, trumpet-shaped flowers that are usually white or pink. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeastrum doraniae is a bulbous plant that can be grown from seed or from offsets. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed or by offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Offsets can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hippeastrum doraniae

Hippeastrum doraniae is native to Brazil.

Hippeastrum doraniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum doraniae?

Hippeastrum doraniae

What are the common names of Hippeastrum doraniae?

Dorania Lily, Dorania's Hippeastrum

What is the natural habitat of Hippeastrum doraniae?

Hippeastrum doraniae is native to South Africa

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-278150: Based on the initial data import
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.
Alan W. Meerow (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meerow' in the authors string.