Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
andina
ID:
759710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 29: 69 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759043



Common Names

  • Alstroemeria andina
  • Andina Alstroemeria
  • Andina's Alstroemeria


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Description

Alstroemeria andina (also called Andean Alstroemeria, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has long, green leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Alstroemeria andina 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alstroemeria andina sub. venustula (Phil.) Ehr.Bayer
Alstroemeria andina sub. andina

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alstroemeria andina 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 andina 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 andina

Alstroemeria andina is native to Peru and can be found in the Ancash and La Libertad regions.

Alstroemeria andina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria andina?

Alstroemeria andina

What is the family of Alstroemeria andina?

Alstroemeriaceae

What is the common name of Alstroemeria andina?

Andean 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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:62450-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.