Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Vásquez & R.Lara
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Boliv. Bot. 5(1): 44 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341757
Common Names
- Hippeastrum menesesii
- Menesesii Hippeastrum
- Menesesii
Description
Hippeastrum menesesii (also called Meneses' hippeastrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is a small bulbous plant with a single stem and a few leaves, reaching a height of up to 0.5 m. It is native to Mexico, and it is found in dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and garrigues.
Uses & Benefits
Hippeastrum menesesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hippeastrum menesesii sub. whitakeri (Cárdenas) R.Vásquez & R.Lara
Hippeastrum menesesii sub. menesesii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hippeastrum menesesii is a yellow-orange color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hippeastrum menesesii is a bulbous perennial native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Offsets should be removed in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hippeastrum menesesii
Hippeastrum menesesii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Hippeastrum menesesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum menesesii?
Hippeastrum menesesii
What is the common name of Hippeastrum menesesii?
Meneses' Amaryllis
What is the natural habitat of Hippeastrum menesesii?
It is native to Mexico
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
Raúl Lara (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Lara' in the authors string.