Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
stylosum
ID:
662325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 49: t. 2278 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661657

Common Names

  • Stylose Amaryllis
  • Stylose Hippeastrum
  • Hippeastrum

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Synonyms

  • Hippeastrum fosteri (Traub) H.E.Moore [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum muesserianum Linden [unknown]
  • Amaryllis fosteri Traub [unknown]
  • Amaryllis maranensis Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis muesseriana (L.Linden) Traub & Uphof [unknown]
  • Amaryllis staminea Seub. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis stilosa Bury [unknown]
  • Amaryllis stylosa Sweet [unknown]

Description

Hippeastrum stylosum (also called Stylos Amaryllis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is a bulbous perennial native to South America. It grows in tropical moist and wet lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeastrum stylosum is a species of bulbous plant native to South America. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippeastrum stylosum 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 stylosum 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 stylosum

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

Hippeastrum stylosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum stylosum?

Hippeastrum stylosum

What is the common name of Hippeastrum stylosum?

Styled Amaryllis

What is the natural habitat of Hippeastrum stylosum?

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,

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