Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tubispathus
ID:
647530

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L'Hér.) Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 7: 42 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646862



Common Names

  • Habranthus tubispathus
  • Tubispathus Rain Lily
  • Tubispathus Lily


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Synonyms

  • Atamasco texana (Herb.) Greene [unknown]
  • Atamosco tubispatha (L'Hér.) M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Habranthus andersonii aureus Herb. [unknown]
  • Habranthus andersonii cupreus Herb. [unknown]
  • Habranthus andersonii parvulus Herb. [unknown]
  • Habranthus andersonii Herb. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Habranthus andersonii brevilimbus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Habranthus andersonii obscurus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Habranthus andersonii texanus Herb. [unknown]
  • Habranthus parvulus Pritz. [unknown]
  • Habranthus texanus Herb. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Habranthus tubispathus bicolor (Rav.) Traub [unknown]
  • Habranthus tubispathus bicolor Ravenna [unknown]
  • Habranthus tubispathus macranthus Ravenna [unknown]
  • Habranthus tubispathus roseus Traub [unknown]
  • Habranthus tubispathus roseus Ravenna [unknown]
  • Habranthus tubispathus variabilis Ravenna [unknown]
  • Habranthus variabilis (Ravenna) Ravenna [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum andersonii Baker [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum texanum Baker [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum tubispathum Baker [unknown]
  • Zephyranthes andersonii (Herb.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Zephyranthes tubispatha (L'Hér.) Herb. [unknown]
  • Zephyranthes texana Herb. [unknown]
  • Zephyranthes commersoniana Herb. [unknown]
  • Zephyranthes andersonii rosea E.Holmb. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis andersonii Steud. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis depauperata Poepp. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis tubispatha L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Arviela tubispatha Salisb. [unknown]
  • Zephyranthes andersonii (Herb. ex Lindl.) Baker [deprecated]
  • Zephyranthes texana Hook. [unknown]
  • Zephyranthes texana (Herb.) Baker [unknown]

Description

Habranthus tubispathus (also called 'Tubispathus Rain Lily', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is a bulbous perennial with linear leaves and pink, funnel-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Habranthus tubispathus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habranthus tubispathus has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow throats that are borne on long, slender stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habranthus tubispathus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Habranthus tubispathus

Habranthus tubispathus can be found in South America, particularly in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.

Habranthus tubispathus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Habranthus tubispathus?

Habranthus tubispathus

What is the common name of Habranthus tubispathus?

Tubular Rain Lily

What type of plant is Habranthus tubispathus?

Habranthus tubispathus is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae.

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-276756: Based on the initial data import
Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle (1746-1800): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L'Hér.' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.