Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
catamarcensis
ID:
646574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 30: 43 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645906



Common Names

  • Catamarcensis Habranthus
  • Habranthus Catamarcensis
  • Catamarcensis Rainlily


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Description

Habranthus catamarcensis (also called Catamarca habranthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It grows in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Habranthus catamarcensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habranthus catamarcensis has bright red flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habranthus catamarcensis is a perennial bulb native to tropical regions of South America and Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the bulbs and replant them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the bulbs should sprout in a few weeks.

Where to Find Habranthus catamarcensis

Habranthus catamarcensis can be found in Argentina.

Habranthus catamarcensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habranthus catamarcensis?

Habranthus catamarcensis

What is the common name of Habranthus catamarcensis?

Catamarcensis Habranthus

What is the natural habitat of Habranthus catamarcensis?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

Species in the Habranthus genus

Habranthus albispiritus, Habranthus andalgalensis, Habranthus araguaiensis, Habranthus argentinus, Habranthus bahiensis, Habranthus barrosianus, Habranthus brachyandrus, Habranthus caeruleus, Habranthus cardenasianus, Habranthus carmineus, Habranthus catamarcensis, Habranthus chacoensis, Habranthus concinnus, Habranthus cordobensis, Habranthus crassibulbus, Habranthus datensis, Habranthus duarteanus, Habranthus erectus, Habranthus estensis, Habranthus gameleirensis, Habranthus goianus, Habranthus gracilifolius, Habranthus guachipensis, Habranthus immaculatus, Habranthus irwinianus, Habranthus ischihualastus, Habranthus itaobinus, Habranthus jamesonii, Habranthus jujuyensis, Habranthus lacteus, Habranthus leonensis, Habranthus leptandrus, Habranthus longipes, Habranthus maasii, Habranthus magnoi, Habranthus martinezii, Habranthus matacus, Habranthus mendocensis, Habranthus mexicanus, Habranthus microcarpus, Habranthus millarensis, Habranthus niveus, Habranthus oaxacanus, Habranthus oltanus, Habranthus oranensis, Habranthus pantanalensis, Habranthus pedunculosus, Habranthus pictus, Habranthus quilmesianus, Habranthus riojanus,

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-276658: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.