Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
variegatum
ID:
662509

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vargas) Gereau & Brako

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 29 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661841

Common Names

  • Hippeastrum variegatum
  • Variegated Amaryllis
  • Variegated Belladonna Lily

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Synonyms

  • Amaryllis variegata Vargas [unknown]

Description

Hippeastrum variegatum (also called Variegated Hippeastrum, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to South America. It has large, glossy leaves and showy, trumpet-shaped flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in open woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeastrum variegatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippeastrum variegatum is a white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeastrum variegatum is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from offsets or seeds. Offsets should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Hippeastrum variegatum

Hippeastrum variegatum can be found in South America.

Hippeastrum variegatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum variegatum?

Hippeastrum variegatum

What is the common name of Hippeastrum variegatum?

Variegated Hippeastrum

What is the natural habitat of Hippeastrum variegatum?

Hippeastrum variegatum is native to the tropical rainforests of 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-278317: Based on the initial data import
Julio César Vargas Calderón (1903-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vargas' in the authors string.
Roy Emile Gereau (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gereau' in the authors string.
Lois Brako (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brako' in the authors string.