Status:
valid
Authors:
Hunz. & Cocucci
Source:
wcs
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bol. Acad. Nac. Ci. Republ. Argent. 41: 5 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661030
Common Names
- Hippeastrum parodii
- Parodii Amaryllis
- Parodii Belladonna Lily
Synonyms
- Amaryllis parodii (Hunz. & Cocucci) Traub [unknown]
Description
Hippeastrum parodii (also called Parodi's amaryllis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Argentina and grows in grasslands and rocky hillsides. It is a bulbous plant with long, narrow leaves and white flowers with yellow stripes.
Uses & Benefits
Hippeastrum parodii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hippeastrum parodii is a bright red color and is shaped like a star. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hippeastrum parodii is a bulbous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly during the summer months and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.
Where to Find Hippeastrum parodii
Hippeastrum parodii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, mainly in Brazil.
Hippeastrum parodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum parodii?
Hippeastrum parodii
What is the common name of Hippeastrum parodii?
Parodi Amaryllis
What is the natural habitat of Hippeastrum parodii?
It is native to Brazil.
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,