Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
hookeri
ID:
759826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sweet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 408 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759159



Common Names

  • Hookeri Alstroemeria
  • Peruvian Lily
  • Lily of the Incas


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Description

Alstroemeria hookeri (also called Hooker's Alstroemeria, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the grasslands of Chile and Argentina. It has a clumping habit, with long, slender stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are typically white, pink, or yellow, with a yellow center. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Alstroemeria hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower for bouquets and arrangements. The flowers are known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alstroemeria hookeri sub. cummingiana (Herb.) Ehr.Bayer
Alstroemeria hookeri sub. hookeri
Alstroemeria hookeri sub. maculata Ehr.Bayer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alstroemeria hookeri is a bright pink 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 hookeri is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Alstroemeria hookeri

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

Alstroemeria hookeri FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Alstroemeria hookeri?

Alstroemeria hookeri prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the average height of Alstroemeria hookeri?

Alstroemeria hookeri typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What is the average lifespan of Alstroemeria hookeri?

Alstroemeria hookeri typically lives for 3-5 years.

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

Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:927750-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.