Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
glauca
ID:
667590

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Roem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fam. Nat. Syn. Monogr. 4: 173 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666922



Common Names

  • Hymenocallis glauca
  • Glaucous Spiderlily
  • Glaucous Hymenocallis


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Synonyms

  • Pancratium glaucum Zucc. [unknown]

Description

Hymenocallis glauca (also called Glaucous Spiderlily, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, and grows in moist forests, thickets, and shady places. It has linear-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins, and the flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocallis glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower with yellow stamens and is often used as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenocallis glauca is small, white, and fragrant. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocallis glauca is a perennial bulb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be propagated from bulbs or seeds. Bulbs should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Seeds should be sown in a potting mix of equal parts sand and loam soil.

Where to Find Hymenocallis glauca

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

Hymenocallis glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenocallis glauca?

Hymenocallis glauca

What is the family of Hymenocallis glauca?

Amaryllidaceae

Where is Hymenocallis glauca found?

Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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,