Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dodsonii
ID:
767741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meerow & Dehgan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 37: 47 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767074



Common Names

  • Eucrosia dodsonii
  • Dodson's Eucrosia
  • Dodson's Torch Lily


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Description

Eucrosia dodsonii (also called Dodson's Eucrosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eucrosia dodsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucrosia dodsonii is a star-shaped, orange-yellow flower with white markings. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small, with two rounded cotyledons and two long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucrosia dodsonii is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs. The bulbs should be planted in the fall and will bloom the following summer.

Where to Find Eucrosia dodsonii

Eucrosia dodsonii is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Eucrosia dodsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eucrosia dodsonii?

Eucrosia dodsonii

What is the common name of Eucrosia dodsonii?

Dodson's Eucrosia

Where is Eucrosia dodsonii found?

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 kew-305917: Based on the initial data import
Bijan Dehgan (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dehgan' in the authors string.
Alan W. Meerow (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meerow' in the authors string.