Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
elegans
ID:
660808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) H.E.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Baileya 11: 16 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660140

Common Names

  • Hippeastrum elegans
  • Elegant Amaryllis
  • Elegant Lily

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Description

Hippeastrum elegans (also called Elegant Hippeastrum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial bulbous plant with a solitary, globose stem up to 4 cm in diameter. It is native to Mexico and grows in rocky hills and mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeastrum elegans 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

The flower of Hippeastrum elegans is a bell-shaped, pink or white flower with 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeastrum elegans 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 elegans

Hippeastrum elegans is native to Brazil.

Hippeastrum elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum elegans?

Hippeastrum elegans

What are the common names of Hippeastrum elegans?

Elegant Hippeastrum, Elegant Amaryllis

What is the natural habitat of Hippeastrum elegans?

Hippeastrum elegans 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-278152: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.