Hippeastrum maracasum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maracasum
ID:
661439
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Traub) H.E.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Baileya 11: 16 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660771
Common Names
- Hippeastrum Maracasum
- Maracasum Amaryllis
- Maracasum Hippeastrum
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- Amaryllis maracasa Traub [unknown]
Description
Hippeastrum maracasum (also called the Maracas Hippeastrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a bulbous perennial with long, strap-like leaves and large, showy flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hippeastrum maracasum is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and patios. It is also used as an accent plant in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hippeastrum maracasum is white and funnel-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.
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Hippeastrum maracasum is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by dividing the bulbs, or by seed. Plant the bulbs in the fall, at a depth of 4-6 inches, and water well. The bulbs will produce flowers in the spring.
Where to Find Hippeastrum maracasum
Hippeastrum maracasum can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Hippeastrum maracasum FAQ
What is the common name of Hippeastrum maracasum?
Maracas Amaryllis
What is the size of Hippeastrum maracasum?
It can reach up to 40cm in height and 20cm in width
What is the habitat of Hippeastrum maracasum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America
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-278213: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.