Hymenocallis howardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howardii
ID:
667738
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bauml in McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana 15: 212 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667070
Common Names
- Hymenocallis howardii
- Howard's Spiderlily
- Howard's Spider Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenocallis howardii (also called Howard's Spiderlily, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant, usually reaching a height of about 1 m. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenocallis howardii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and rheumatism. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat snakebites.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenocallis howardii has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenocallis howardii is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the divisions moist until they have established.
Where to Find Hymenocallis howardii
Hymenocallis howardii can be found in the United States.
Hymenocallis howardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenocallis howardii?
Hymenocallis howardii
What is the common name of Hymenocallis howardii?
Howard's Spiderlily
What is the natural habitat of Hymenocallis howardii?
It is found in wet areas of the southeastern 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-278828: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
James Anthony Bauml (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bauml' in the authors string.