Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
diluta
ID:
759779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehr.Bayer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Gatt. Alstr. Chile : 212 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759112



Common Names

  • Diluta Lily
  • Dilute Lily
  • Dilute Alstroemeria


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Description

Alstroemeria diluta (also called Delicate Alstroemeria, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white and pink flowers that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Alstroemeria diluta 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 diluta is a bright yellow with a deep red center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstroemeria diluta can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Alstroemeria diluta

Alstroemeria diluta is native to Chile.

Alstroemeria diluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria diluta?

Alstroemeria diluta

What is the common name of Alstroemeria diluta?

Dilute Alstroemeria

What is the natural habitat of Alstroemeria diluta?

Alstroemeria diluta 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

Ehrentraud Bayer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehr.Bayer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934093-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.