Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
crispata
ID:
759758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 29: 70 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759091



Common Names

  • Alstroemeria crispata
  • Crisp Alstroemeria
  • Crisp's Alstroemeria


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Description

Alstroemeria crispata (also called Chilean alstroemeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Chile and Argentina. It grows in moist and sunny habitats, forming clumps of stems up to 1 m tall with narrow, lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are usually bright yellow, with a darker center, and are borne in clusters of 2-3 at the top of the stems.

Uses & Benefits

Alstroemeria crispata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alstroemeria crispata is a bright pink color, with a bell-shaped bloom. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval shape. The seedlings are a pale green color and have a short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstroemeria crispata 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 crispata

Alstroemeria crispata is native to Peru and Bolivia.

Alstroemeria crispata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria crispata?

Alstroemeria crispata

What is the common name of Alstroemeria crispata?

Crisp Alstroemeria

What is the natural habitat of Alstroemeria crispata?

Alstroemeria crispata is native to the Andes Mountains in South America

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:62482-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.