Alstroemeria angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
759712
Status:
valid
Authors:
Herb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Amaryllidaceae : 96 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759045
Common Names
- Peruvian Lily
- Alstroemeria
- Lily of the Incas
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alstroemeria angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Peruvian Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and bright, showy flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Alstroemeria angustifolia 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 angustifolia sub. velutina Ehr.BayerAlstroemeria angustifolia sub. angustifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alstroemeria angustifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alstroemeria angustifolia 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 angustifolia
Alstroemeria angustifolia is native to Chile and can be found in the Coquimbo and Valparaíso regions.
Alstroemeria angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria angustifolia?
Alstroemeria angustifolia
What is the family of Alstroemeria angustifolia?
Alstroemeriaceae
What is the common name of Alstroemeria angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved 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
William Herbert (1778-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271989-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.