Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
garaventae
ID:
759807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehr.Bayer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Gatt. Alstr. Chile : 60 (1986 publ. 1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759140



Common Names

  • Garaventae Alstroemeria
  • Peruvian Lily
  • Lily of the Incas


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Description

Alstroemeria garaventae (also called Garaventa's Alstroemeria, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with white and yellow 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 garaventae is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright and vibrant colours. It is also used in cut flower arrangements as it has a long vase life.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alstroemeria garaventae sub. longaviensis (Ravenna) Muñoz-Schick & Eyzag.
Alstroemeria garaventae sub. garaventae

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alstroemeria garaventae is a bright orange with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstroemeria garaventae can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Alstroemeria garaventae

Alstroemeria garaventae is native to the Andes mountains of Chile and Argentina.

Alstroemeria garaventae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria garaventae?

Alstroemeria garaventae

What is the common name of Alstroemeria garaventae?

Garaventae Peruvian lily

What is the natural habitat of Alstroemeria garaventae?

It is native to South America, primarily in the Andes Mountains

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:934091-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.