Alstroemeria pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
759965
Status:
valid
Authors:
Herb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Amaryllidaceae : 100 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759298
Common Names
- Pygmy Alstroemeria
- Alstroemeria pygmaea
- Pygmy Peruvian Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alstroemeria pygmaea (also called Pygmy Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Andes of Peru and Chile. It has long, thin stems and bright green leaves. The flowers are usually white or pink and have a long, tubular shape. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade.
Uses & Benefits
Alstroemeria pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers in bouquets. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as to treat skin infections, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alstroemeria pygmaea is a bright purple with yellow and white stripes. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alstroemeria pygmaea is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. They should be protected from frost and should be pruned back in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Alstroemeria pygmaea
Alstroemeria pygmaea is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.
Alstroemeria pygmaea FAQ
What are the common names of Alstroemeria pygmaea?
Inca lily, Parrot lily, Princess lily
What is the growth habit of Alstroemeria pygmaea?
It is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1.2 m in height.
What is the soil type preferred by Alstroemeria pygmaea?
It prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
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
William Herbert (1778-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:62602-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.