Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
arnicana
ID:
759720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Onira 5(8): 36 (2000).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759053



Common Names

  • Arnicana Alstroemeria
  • Alstroemeria
  • Inca Lily


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Description

Alstroemeria arnicana (also called Arnica 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 arnicana 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 arnicana 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 arnicana is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. Deadheading the flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Alstroemeria arnicana

Alstroemeria arnicana can be found in Chile and Argentina.

Alstroemeria arnicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria arnicana?

Alstroemeria arnicana

What is the family of Alstroemeria arnicana?

Alstroemeriaceae

What is the common name of Alstroemeria arnicana?

Arnicana 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

Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330404-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.