Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
exserens
ID:
759791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meyen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 1: 34 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759124



Common Names

  • Exserens Lily
  • Exserens' Lily
  • Exserens' Alstroemeria


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Description

Alstroemeria exserens (also called Exserens 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 exserens is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as burns, cuts, and eczema.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alstroemeria exserens is a deep purple with a yellow 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 exserens 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 exserens

Alstroemeria exserens is native to Chile.

Alstroemeria exserens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria exserens?

Alstroemeria exserens

What is the common name of Alstroemeria exserens?

Exserens lily

What is the natural habitat of Alstroemeria exserens?

Alstroemeria exserens is native to Chile and Argentina

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

Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:62503-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.