Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
orpetiae
ID:
759913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 28: 67 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759246



Common Names

  • Orpetiae Alstroemeria
  • Orpetiae Lily
  • Andean Lily


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Description

Alstroemeria orpetiae (also called 'Orpet's Peruvian lily', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has long, thin stems with bright, colorful flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Alstroemeria orpetiae is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in cut flower arrangements and bouquets. The plant is known for its long-lasting blooms, which can last up to two weeks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alstroemeria orpetiae is a small, star-shaped bloom with six petals. The flower is usually white or pink with yellow or purple markings. The seed of this plant is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green with small white or pink flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstroemeria orpetiae can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Alstroemeria orpetiae

Alstroemeria orpetiae can be found in the Andes Mountains of 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,

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