Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rubropictum
ID:
662042

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ravenna) Meerow

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Taxon 46: 18 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661374

Common Names

  • Hippeastrum Rubropictum
  • Red-Pictured Amaryllis
  • Red-Pictured Lily

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Description

Hippeastrum rubropictum (also called Red-Pictured Amaryllis, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant that is native to South America. It has large, red flowers with yellow centers and it grows in moist, well-drained soils in areas with full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeastrum rubropictum is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in cut flower arrangements. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hippeastrum rubropictum has red flowers with a diameter of up to 10 cm. The seeds are black and round, with a diameter of up to 1 cm. The seedlings are small, with a diameter of up to 2 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeastrum rubropictum 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 rubropictum

Hippeastrum rubropictum can be found in the tropical regions of South America, mainly in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-278271: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
Alan W. Meerow (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meerow' in the authors string.