Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fragrans
ID:
667547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Trans. Hort. Soc. London 1: 340 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666879



Common Names

  • Hymenocallis fragrans
  • Fragrant Hymenocallis
  • Sweet-scented Hymenocallis


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Synonyms

  • Pancratium fragrans Salisb. [unknown]

Description

Hymenocallis fragrans (also called Fragrant Spider-lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States. It is found in wet meadows, wet prairies, and wet savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocallis fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hymenocallis fragrans are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocallis fragrans is a bulbous perennial plant, growing up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seeds or offsets. The seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist. Offsets should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm and humid environment.

Where to Find Hymenocallis fragrans

Hymenocallis fragrans is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Hymenocallis fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenocallis fragrans?

Hymenocallis fragrans

What is the common name of Hymenocallis fragrans?

Fragrant Spider Lily

What is the natural habitat of Hymenocallis fragrans?

Tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines

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,

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