Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
amazonica
ID:
759706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 1: 12 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759039



Common Names

  • Alstroemeria amazonica
  • Amazon Alstroemeria
  • Amazon's Alstroemeria


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Description

Alstroemeria amazonica (also called Amazon Alstroemeria, 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 amazonica 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 amazonica 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 amazonica can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Alstroemeria amazonica

Alstroemeria amazonica is native to Brazil and can be found in the Amazonas and Pará states.

Alstroemeria amazonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria amazonica?

Alstroemeria amazonica

What is the family of Alstroemeria amazonica?

Alstroemeriaceae

What is the common name of Alstroemeria amazonica?

Amazon 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

Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:10157-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.