Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
caribaea
ID:
667195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Appendix : 44 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666527



Common Names

  • Caribbean Spiderlily
  • Hymenocallis Caribaea
  • Caribbean Spider-lily


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Synonyms

  • Hymenocallis angusta (Ker Gawl.) Herb. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis caribaea angustifolia (Herb.) Voss [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis caribaea cinerascens Herb. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis caribaea patens (DC. ex Red) Herb. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis cinerascens M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis declinata M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis formosa M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis obtusata Griseb. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis obtusata Pulle [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis patens (Redouté) Herb. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis sessilis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis sloanei M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis speciosa fragrans (Redouté) Herb. [unknown]
  • Nemepiodon caribeus Raf. [unknown]
  • Pancratium caribaeum L. [unknown]
  • Pancratium amoenum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Pancratium angustum Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Pancratium fragrans Willd. [illegitimate]
  • Pancratium excisum L.f. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Pancratium declinatum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Pancratium obtusatum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Pancratium recurvum Stokes [unknown]
  • Pancratium patens Redouté [unknown]
  • Troxistemon fragrans Raf. [unknown]

Description

Hymenocallis caribaea (also called Caribaea, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in humid forests and in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocallis caribaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenocallis caribaea has small, white flowers that are clustered together in panicles. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocallis caribaea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Hymenocallis caribaea

Hymenocallis caribaea can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Hymenocallis caribaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenocallis caribaea?

Hymenocallis caribaea

Where does Hymenocallis caribaea grow?

Hymenocallis caribaea is found in the Caribbean.

What is the natural habitat of Hymenocallis caribaea?

Hymenocallis caribaea grows in moist, shady forests and along streams.

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