Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
speciosa
ID:
771236

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.C.Assis

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Taxon 53: 184 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770569



Common Names

  • Alstroemeria speciosa
  • Speciosa Alstroemeria
  • Alstroemeria Speciosa


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Description

Alstroemeria speciosa (also called Showy Alstroemeria, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Brazil and grows in forests, grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Alstroemeria speciosa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in cut flower arrangements and bouquets. The plant is known for its long-lasting blooms and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alstroemeria speciosa has small white flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstroemeria speciosa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a rock garden or border.

Where to Find Alstroemeria speciosa

Alstroemeria speciosa is endemic to the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.

Alstroemeria speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria speciosa?

Alstroemeria speciosa

What is the common name of Alstroemeria speciosa?

Speciosa Lily

What is the natural habitat of Alstroemeria speciosa?

Grassy slopes and rocky hillsides

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

Marta Camargo de Assis (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Assis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60427604-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.