Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vittatum
ID:
662542

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L'Hér.) Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Appendix : 31 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661874

Common Names

  • Hippeastrum vittatum
  • Striped Amaryllis
  • Striped Belladonna Lily

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Synonyms

  • Chonais vittata Salisb. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum ambiguum tweedieanum Herb. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum vittatum harrisonianum Herb. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum vittatum latifolium Herb. [illegitimate]
  • Amaryllis lineata Colla [illegitimate]
  • Amaryllis vittata L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis vittata guarapuavae Ravenna [unknown]
  • Amaryllis vittata harrisoniae Lindl. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis vittata major Lindl. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis vittata tweedieana (Herb.) Traub [unknown]

Description

Hippeastrum vittatum (also called Striped Hippeastrum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has white flowers with yellow centers. It has long, narrow leaves and a striped stem.

Uses & Benefits

Hippeastrum vittatum 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 vittatum is white with yellow anthers and a yellow stigma. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippeastrum vittatum 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 vittatum

Hippeastrum vittatum can be found in South America.

Hippeastrum vittatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippeastrum vittatum?

Hippeastrum vittatum

What is the common name of Hippeastrum vittatum?

Vittatum Hippeastrum

What is the natural habitat of Hippeastrum vittatum?

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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