Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cleo
ID:
667299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Not. Mens. Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat. 23(271): 11 (1979);.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666631



Common Names

  • Cleo's Spiderlily
  • Hymenocallis Cleo
  • Cleo's Spider-lily


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Synonyms

  • Hymenocallis chiapasiana T.M.Howard [unknown]

Description

Hymenocallis cleo (also called Cleo, 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 cleo is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hymenocallis cleo are white in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Hymenocallis cleo: This plant is propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hymenocallis cleo

Hymenocallis cleo is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs.

Hymenocallis cleo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenocallis cleo?

Hymenocallis cleo

What is the common name of Hymenocallis cleo?

Cleo Spiderlily

What is the natural habitat of Hymenocallis cleo?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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-278787: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.