Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
starkiorum
ID:
662284

Status:
valid

Authors:
(I.S.Nelson & Traub) Van Scheepen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Taxon 46: 18 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661616

Common Names

  • Stark's Amaryllis
  • Stark's Hippeastrum
  • Hippeastrum

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Synonyms

  • Amaryllis starkiorum I.S.Nelson & Traub [unknown]

Description

Hippeastrum starkiorum (also called Stark'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 starkiorum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippeastrum starkiorum is white with a yellow center and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeastrum starkiorum is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright spot. Offsets should be removed from the parent plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.

Where to Find Hippeastrum starkiorum

Hippeastrum starkiorum is native to the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Durango and can be found in rocky hillsides and limestone outcrops.

Hippeastrum starkiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum starkiorum?

Hippeastrum starkiorum

What is the common name of Hippeastrum starkiorum?

Stark's Amaryllis

What is the natural habitat of Hippeastrum starkiorum?

It is 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-278294: Based on the initial data import
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.
Ira Schreiber Nelson (1911-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.S.Nelson' in the authors string.
Johan Van Scheepen (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Scheepen' in the authors string.