Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
achirae
ID:
759700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muñoz-Schick & Brinck

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 57(3): 556 (-57; fig. 2). 2000 [15 Oct 2000]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759033



Common Names

  • Alstroemeria achirae
  • Achira Alstroemeria
  • Achira's Alstroemeria


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Description

Alstroemeria achirae (also called Achira Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Alstroemeriaceae family. It is native to South America, and grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alstroemeria achirae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for skin care and wound healing.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alstroemeria achirae is a large, bright pink flower, about 4 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed, about 2 mm long. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstroemeria achirae can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Alstroemeria achirae

Alstroemeria achirae is native to Chile and can be found in the Coquimbo and Valparaíso regions.

Alstroemeria achirae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria achirae?

Alstroemeria achirae

What is the family of Alstroemeria achirae?

Alstroemeriaceae

What is the common name of Alstroemeria achirae?

Achira Lily

Species in the Alstroemeria genus

Alstroemeria achirae, Alstroemeria altoparadisea, Alstroemeria amazonica, Alstroemeria andina, Alstroemeria angustifolia, Alstroemeria annapolina, Alstroemeria apertiflora, Alstroemeria aquidauanica, Alstroemeria arnicana, Alstroemeria aulica, Alstroemeria aurea, Alstroemeria bahiensis, Alstroemeria bakeri, Alstroemeria bilabiata, Alstroemeria brasiliensis, Alstroemeria burchellii, Alstroemeria caiaponica, Alstroemeria cantillanica, Alstroemeria caryophyllaea, Alstroemeria chapadensis, Alstroemeria chorillensis, Alstroemeria crispata, Alstroemeria cuiabana, Alstroemeria cultrifolia, Alstroemeria cunha, Alstroemeria decora, Alstroemeria diluta, Alstroemeria discolor, Alstroemeria douradensis, Alstroemeria espigonensis, Alstroemeria exserens, Alstroemeria fiebrigiana, Alstroemeria foliosa, Alstroemeria fuscovinosa, Alstroemeria garaventae, Alstroemeria gardneri, Alstroemeria glaucandra, Alstroemeria graminea, Alstroemeria hookeri, Alstroemeria huemulina, Alstroemeria ibitipocae, Alstroemeria igarapavica, Alstroemeria inodora, Alstroemeria isabellana, Alstroemeria itabiritensis, Alstroemeria itatiaica, Alstroemeria jocunda, Alstroemeria julieae, Alstroemeria kingii, Alstroemeria lactilutea,

Species in the Alstroemeriaceae family

Alstroemeria achirae, Alstroemeria altoparadisea, Alstroemeria amazonica, Alstroemeria andina, Alstroemeria angustifolia, Alstroemeria annapolina, Alstroemeria apertiflora, Alstroemeria aquidauanica, Alstroemeria arnicana, Alstroemeria aulica, Alstroemeria aurea, Alstroemeria bahiensis, Alstroemeria bakeri, Alstroemeria bilabiata, Alstroemeria brasiliensis, Alstroemeria burchellii, Alstroemeria caiaponica, Alstroemeria cantillanica, Alstroemeria caryophyllaea, Alstroemeria chapadensis, Alstroemeria chorillensis, Alstroemeria crispata, Alstroemeria cuiabana, Alstroemeria cultrifolia, Alstroemeria cunha, Alstroemeria decora, Alstroemeria diluta, Alstroemeria discolor, Alstroemeria douradensis, Alstroemeria espigonensis, Alstroemeria exserens, Alstroemeria fiebrigiana, Alstroemeria foliosa, Alstroemeria fuscovinosa, Alstroemeria garaventae, Alstroemeria gardneri, Alstroemeria glaucandra, Alstroemeria graminea, Alstroemeria hookeri, Alstroemeria huemulina, Alstroemeria ibitipocae, Alstroemeria igarapavica, Alstroemeria inodora, Alstroemeria isabellana, Alstroemeria itabiritensis, Alstroemeria itatiaica, Alstroemeria jocunda, Alstroemeria julieae, Alstroemeria kingii, Alstroemeria lactilutea,

References

Mélica Muñoz-Schick (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muñoz-Schick' in the authors string.
Axel Brinck: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brinck' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1018032-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.