Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kawidei
ID:
767782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vargas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 31: 28 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767115



Common Names

  • Eustephia kawidei
  • Kawide's Eustephia
  • Kawide's Star-Lily


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Description

Eustephia kawidei (also called Kawide'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 kawidei 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 kawidei 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 kawidei 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 kawidei

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

Eustephia kawidei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eustephia kawidei?

Eustephia kawidei

What is the family of Eustephia kawidei?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Eustephia kawidei?

Open grassland and scrubland

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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