Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bagnoldii
ID:
1279337

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herb.) Traub & Uphof

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 1938, v. 121.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278675





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Description

Amaryllis bagnoldii (also called Bagnold's Amaryllis, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to South Africa. It has lanceolate leaves and large, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and is often found in the understory of the rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Amaryllis bagnoldii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other diseases. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amaryllis bagnoldii has white flowers that are bell-shaped and have six petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Amaryllis bagnoldii

Amaryllis bagnoldii is native to Africa and can be found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Amaryllis bagnoldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amaryllis bagnoldii?

Amaryllis bagnoldii

What is the common name of Amaryllis bagnoldii?

Bagnold's Amaryllis

Where is Amaryllis bagnoldii native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50299459: Based on the initial data import
William Herbert (1778-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herb.' in the authors string.
Johannes Cornelius Theodorus Uphof (1886-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uphof' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.