Eustephia longibracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longibracteata
ID:
767784
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vargas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Revista Univ. (Cuzco) xliii. No. 107. 152 (1954), reimpr.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767117
Common Names
- Eustephia longibracteata
- Long-Bracted Eustephia
- Long-Bracted Star-Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eustephia longibracteata (also called Long-bracted 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 longibracteata 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 longibracteata are white and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eustephia longibracteata 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 longibracteata
Eustephia longibracteata is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Eustephia longibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eustephia longibracteata?
Eustephia longibracteata
What is the family of Eustephia longibracteata?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Eustephia longibracteata?
Open grassland and scrubland
Species in the Eustephia 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305965: Based on the initial data import
Julio César Vargas Calderón (1903-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vargas' in the authors string.