Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
darwinii
ID:
767777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vargas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bol. Fac. Ci. Univ. Cuzco 1: 7 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767110



Common Names

  • Eustephia darwinii
  • Darwin's Eustephia
  • Darwin's Star-Lily


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Description

Eustephia darwinii (also called Darwin's Eustephia, 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

Eustephia darwinii 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 flowers of Eustephia darwinii are white and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eustephia darwinii 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 Eustephia darwinii

Eustephia darwinii is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Eustephia darwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eustephia darwinii?

Eustephia darwinii

What is the common name of Eustephia darwinii?

Darwin's Eustephia

Where is Eustephia darwinii 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,

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