Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herb.) Traub & Uphof
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Herbertia 1938, v. 121.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278675
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.
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 Amaryllis genus
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,