Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
puniceum
ID:
661851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Voss

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Vilm. Blumengärtn. ed. 3 , 1: 1033 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661183

Common Names

  • Hippeastrum puniceum
  • Puniceum Amaryllis
  • Puniceum Belladonna Lily

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Synonyms

  • Hippeastrum barbatum Herb. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum barreirasum (Traub) H.E.Moore [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum crociflorum Rusby [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum equestre majus (Ker Gawl.) Herb. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum equestre minus Herb. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum equestre semiplenum Herb. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum equestre wolteri Wittm. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum ignescens Regel [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum occidentale M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum puniceum barbatum (Herb.) Voss [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum puniceum majus (Ker Gawl.) Marais [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum puniceum pyrrochroum (Lem.) Voss [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum puniceum roezlii (Regel) Voss [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum puniceum spathaceum (Sims) Voss [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum purpureum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum pyrrochroum Lem. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum roezlii Baker [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum soratense Rusby [illegitimate]
  • Hippeastrum spathaceum Sims [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum wolteri Wittm. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis barbata (Herb.) Traub [unknown]
  • Amaryllis barreirasa Traub [unknown]
  • Amaryllis belladonna E.Mey. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis belladonna barbata (Herb.) Traub & Moldenke [unknown]
  • Amaryllis belladonna barbata (Herb.) Ravenna [unknown]
  • Amaryllis belladonna major (Ker Gawl.) Traub & Moldenke [unknown]
  • Amaryllis belladonna major (Ker Gawl.) Ravenna [unknown]
  • Amaryllis belladonna semiplena (Herb.) Traub & Moldenke [unknown]
  • Amaryllis biflora Sessé & Moc. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis brasiliensis Andrews [unknown]
  • Amaryllis crociflora (Rusby) Traub & Uphof [unknown]
  • Amaryllis dubia L. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis equestris Aiton [unknown]
  • Amaryllis equestris major Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis ignescens Regel [illegitimate]
  • Amaryllis punicea Lam. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis pyrrhocroa W.Bull [unknown]
  • Amaryllis roezlii Regel [unknown]
  • Amaryllis spathacea (Sims) Sweet [unknown]
  • Crinum barbatum L. ex Herb. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum puniceum (Lam.) Urb. [unknown]

Description

Hippeastrum puniceum (also called Red Amaryllis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It is a bulbous plant that can grow up to 1 m in height. It has long, strap-like leaves and produces large, showy flowers in shades of red, pink, and white. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeastrum puniceum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hippeastrum puniceum sub. quentinianum (Traub & Whitaker) R.Lara & R.Vásquez
Hippeastrum puniceum sub. puniceum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippeastrum puniceum is a funnel-shaped, pink to purple in color. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeastrum puniceum 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 puniceum

Hippeastrum puniceum is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be found growing in tropical and subtropical climates.

Hippeastrum puniceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum puniceum?

Hippeastrum puniceum

What type of soil is best for Hippeastrum puniceum?

Well-draining, sandy soil

What is the ideal temperature range for Hippeastrum puniceum?

50-90°F (10-32°C)

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Andreas Voss (1857-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voss' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:122815-2: Based on the initial data import