Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
cuiabana
ID:
759762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Onira 5(5): 18 (2000).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759095



Common Names

  • Alstroemeria cuiabana
  • Cuiabana Alstroemeria
  • Cuiabana's Alstroemeria


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Description

Alstroemeria cuiabana (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 pink, with a darker center, and are borne in clusters of 2-3 at the top of the stems.

Uses & Benefits

Alstroemeria cuiabana 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 cuiabana is a bright yellow color and has six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown oval shape. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstroemeria cuiabana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Propagation is best done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Alstroemeria cuiabana

Alstroemeria cuiabana is native to Brazil.

Alstroemeria cuiabana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria cuiabana?

Alstroemeria cuiabana

What is the common name of Alstroemeria cuiabana?

Cuiabana Alstroemeria

What is the natural habitat of Alstroemeria cuiabana?

Alstroemeria cuiabana 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

Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330369-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.