Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
scopulorum
ID:
662139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Handb. Amaryll. : 49 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661471

Common Names

  • Hippeastrum Scopulorum
  • Scopulorum Amaryllis
  • Scopulorum Lily

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Synonyms

  • Amaryllis scopulorum (Baker) Traub & Uphof [unknown]

Description

Hippeastrum scopulorum (also called Scopulorum 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 scopulorum 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 scopulorum has large, trumpet-shaped flowers with white petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a few spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeastrum scopulorum is a bulbous plant that prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or by dividing the bulbs and replanting them. It is important to allow the bulbs to dry and callous over before replanting them.

Where to Find Hippeastrum scopulorum

Hippeastrum scopulorum can be found in the tropical regions of South America, mainly in Brazil.

Hippeastrum scopulorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum scopulorum?

Hippeastrum scopulorum

What is the common name of Hippeastrum scopulorum?

Scopulorum Amaryllis

Where is Hippeastrum scopulorum native to?

South America

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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