Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
reticulatum
ID:
661978

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L'Hér.) Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 51: t. 2475 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661310

Common Names

  • Hippeastrum reticulatum
  • Reticulatum Amaryllis
  • Reticulatum Belladonna Lily

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Description

Hippeastrum reticulatum (also called Netted 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 reticulatum is a popular ornamental plant, and its flowers are used in cut flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippeastrum reticulatum 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 reticulatum is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from offsets or seed. Offsets should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until established. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Hippeastrum reticulatum

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

Hippeastrum reticulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum reticulatum?

Hippeastrum reticulatum

What is the common name of Hippeastrum reticulatum?

Netted Amaryllis

What is the natural habitat of Hippeastrum reticulatum?

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,

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