Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
haywardii
ID:
1333322

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Traub & Uphof) R.Lara & R.Vásquez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 56: 417 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345776


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Description

Hippeastrum haywardii (also called Easter lily, among many other common names) is a bulbous plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is found in grasslands, scrub, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeastrum haywardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippeastrum haywardii is a large, white, trumpet-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeastrum haywardii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by division of the bulbs in spring or fall. The bulbs should be planted about 4 inches deep and spaced about 4 inches apart. It is best to water the plants regularly and fertilize them in the spring.

Where to Find Hippeastrum haywardii

Hippeastrum haywardii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Hippeastrum haywardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum haywardii?

Hippeastrum haywardii

What type of plant is Hippeastrum haywardii?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae

Where is Hippeastrum haywardii native to?

Hippeastrum haywardii is native to the Caribbean region

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

Johannes Cornelius Theodorus Uphof (1886-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uphof' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.
Raúl Lara (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Lara' in the authors string.