Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
recumbens
ID:
759971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Amaryllidaceae : 97 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759304



Common Names

  • Recumbens Alstroemeria
  • Alstroemeria recumbens
  • Recumbens Peruvian Lily


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Description

Alstroemeria recumbens (also called Recumbent Alstroemeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm in height. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white, yellow, pink, orange, or red flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Alstroemeria recumbens 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 recumbens is a bright yellow with a tinge of orange. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstroemeria recumbens can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Plant divisions in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Cultivate the soil before planting, adding plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost. Water regularly during the growing season and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Alstroemeria recumbens

Alstroemeria recumbens is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Alstroemeria recumbens FAQ

What are the common names of Alstroemeria recumbens?

Inca lily, Parrot lily, Princess lily

What is the growth habit of Alstroemeria recumbens?

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 recumbens?

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:62607-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.