Hymenocallis godfreyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
godfreyi
ID:
667601
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Lom.Sm. & Darst
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 398 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666933
Common Names
- Hymenocallis godfreyi
- Godfrey's Spiderlily
- Godfrey's Hymenocallis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenocallis godfreyi (also called Godfrey's Spiderlily, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in wet meadows, wet prairies, and wet savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenocallis godfreyi 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 godfreyi is small, white, and fragrant. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and black.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenocallis godfreyi 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 godfreyi
Hymenocallis godfreyi is native to the southeastern United States.
Hymenocallis godfreyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenocallis godfreyi?
Hymenocallis godfreyi
What is the family of Hymenocallis godfreyi?
Amaryllidaceae
Where is Hymenocallis godfreyi 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-278815: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Lomax Smith (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Lom.Sm.' in the authors string.
Melanie Darst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Darst' in the authors string.