Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
amabilis
ID:
771214

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.C.Assis

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 17: 180 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770547



Common Names

  • Alstroemeria amabilis
  • Amabilis Alstroemeria
  • Alstroemeria Amabilis


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Description

Alstroemeria amabilis (also called Amable's Alstroemeria, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Brazil and grows in forests, grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Alstroemeria amabilis is used as a decorative plant, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alstroemeria amabilis is a yellow, tubular flower with six petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstroemeria amabilis is a perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. Plant in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and prune as needed to maintain shape. Propagate by dividing the clumps in spring or sow seed in spring.

Where to Find Alstroemeria amabilis

Alstroemeria amabilis is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is also found in the horticultural trade.

Alstroemeria amabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria amabilis?

Alstroemeria amabilis

What is the common name of Alstroemeria amabilis?

Amabilis Lily

What is the natural habitat of Alstroemeria amabilis?

Grassy slopes and rocky hillsides

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

Marta Camargo de Assis (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Assis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:329281-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.