Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hemographes
ID:
661146

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ravenna) Dutilh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Taxon 46: 17 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660478

Common Names

  • Hippeastrum Hemographes
  • Hemographes Amaryllis
  • Hemographes Lily

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Synonyms

  • Amaryllis hemographes Ravenna [unknown]

Description

Hippeastrum hemographes (also called Hemographes, among many other common names) is an evergreen bulbous plant with large, showy flowers. It is native to Brazil and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeastrum hemographes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is easy to care for. It is also used in cut flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippeastrum hemographes is white and trumpet-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeastrum hemographes is a bulbous plant that can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Hippeastrum hemographes

Hippeastrum hemographes can be found in Brazil.

Hippeastrum hemographes FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Hippeastrum hemographes?

Hippeastrum hemographes prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Hippeastrum hemographes?

Hippeastrum hemographes prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

What is the ideal soil for Hippeastrum hemographes?

Hippeastrum hemographes prefers a well-draining, loamy soil.

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-278185: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
Julie H.A. Dutilh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dutilh' in the authors string.