Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
viridiflorum
ID:
662530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 6: 491 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661862

Common Names

  • Hippeastrum viridiflorum
  • Green-flowered Amaryllis
  • Green Flowered Amaryllis

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Synonyms

  • Amaryllis viridiflora (Rusby) Traub & Uphof [unknown]

Description

Hippeastrum viridiflorum (also called Green-flowered Amaryllis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the Chaco region of Argentina and Paraguay. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeastrum viridiflorum 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 viridiflorum 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 viridiflorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The clumps can be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in the same area.

Where to Find Hippeastrum viridiflorum

Hippeastrum viridiflorum can be found in South America.

Hippeastrum viridiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum viridiflorum?

Hippeastrum viridiflorum

What is the common name of Hippeastrum viridiflorum?

Green-flowered Hippeastrum

What is the natural habitat of Hippeastrum viridiflorum?

It is native to Mexico

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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