Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
666945

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Herb.) Sweet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. , ed. 2: 513 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666277



Common Names

  • Acutifolia Hymenocallis
  • Hymenocallis Acutifolia
  • Acutifolia Hymenocallis


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Synonyms

  • Hymenocallis adnata acutifolia (Herb.) Herb. [illegitimate]
  • Hymenocallis americana acutifolia (Herb.) Voss [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis littoralis acutifolia Herb. in Sims & Curtis [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis riparia Greenm. [unknown]
  • Pancratium acutifolium Sweet [unknown]

Description

Hymenocallis acutifolia (also called Sharp-Leaved Spider Lily, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with an erect stem and a creeping rhizome. It is native to China and is found in forests, hillsides, and valleys. It has long, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocallis acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenocallis acutifolia is a white, trumpet-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocallis acutifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Hymenocallis acutifolia

Hymenocallis acutifolia is native to tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Hymenocallis acutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenocallis acutifolia?

Hymenocallis acutifolia

What is the common name of Hymenocallis acutifolia?

No common name

Where is Hymenocallis acutifolia found?

It is found in New Guinea

Species in the Hymenocallis genus

Hymenocallis acutifolia, Hymenocallis araniflora, Hymenocallis arenicola, Hymenocallis astrostephana, Hymenocallis azteciana, Hymenocallis baumlii, Hymenocallis bolivariana, Hymenocallis caribaea, Hymenocallis choctawensis, Hymenocallis choretis, Hymenocallis cleo, Hymenocallis clivorum, Hymenocallis concinna, Hymenocallis cordifolia, Hymenocallis coronaria, Hymenocallis crassifolia, Hymenocallis durangoensis, Hymenocallis duvalensis, Hymenocallis eucharidifolia, Hymenocallis fragrans, Hymenocallis franklinensis, Hymenocallis glauca, Hymenocallis godfreyi, Hymenocallis graminifolia, Hymenocallis guatemalensis, Hymenocallis harrisiana, Hymenocallis henryae, Hymenocallis howardii, Hymenocallis imperialis, Hymenocallis incaica, Hymenocallis jaliscensis, Hymenocallis latifolia, Hymenocallis leavenworthii, Hymenocallis limaensis, Hymenocallis liriosme, Hymenocallis littoralis, Hymenocallis lobata, Hymenocallis longibracteata, Hymenocallis maximiliani, Hymenocallis multiflora, Hymenocallis occidentalis, Hymenocallis ornata, Hymenocallis ovata, Hymenocallis palmeri, Hymenocallis partita, Hymenocallis phalangidis, Hymenocallis pimana, Hymenocallis portamonetensis, Hymenocallis praticola, Hymenocallis proterantha,

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-278746: Based on the initial data import
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.
William Herbert (1778-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herb.' in the authors string.