Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edulis
ID:
760057

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Honda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Biogeogr. Soc. Japan 6: 20 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759390

Common Names

  • Amana Edulis
  • Amana Fruit
  • Amana Apple

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Description

Amana edulis (also called Edible Amana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and produces clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, white, and yellow. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Amana edulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dyes. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as to treat skin infections, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Amana edulis are yellow, with red and purple markings. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are short and have two or three green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amana edulis can be propagated by division or seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or autumn. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-draining seed starting mix and keep the soil moist. Germination can take up to three months. Plant the seedlings in a well-draining soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Amana edulis

Amana edulis can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Amana edulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amana edulis?

Amana edulis

What is the common name of Amana edulis?

Edible Amana

What is the natural habitat of Amana edulis?

It is native to Southeast Asia

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Masaji Honda (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Honda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:530059-1: Based on the initial data import