Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gholsonii
ID:
918561

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Lom.Sm. & Garland

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 235 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917896



Common Names

  • Hymenocallis gholsonii
  • Gholsonii Spiderlily
  • Hymenocallis Spiderlily


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Description

Hymenocallis gholsonii (also called Gholson's Spiderlily, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to the United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows up to 1 m tall. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocallis gholsonii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its medicinal properties, including its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenocallis gholsonii has white flowers with six petals and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocallis gholsonii is a bulbous perennial that grows from a small, round bulb. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the bulbs or by seed. Plant the bulbs in the fall, about 4 inches deep and 4 inches apart. Seeds should be planted in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Hymenocallis gholsonii

Hymenocallis gholsonii can be found in the United States.

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-463265: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Lomax Smith (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Lom.Sm.' in the authors string.
Mark A. Garland: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garland' in the authors string.