Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
latifolia
ID:
667828

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) M.Roem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fam. Nat. Syn. Monogr. 4: 168 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667160



Common Names

  • Peruvian Daffodil
  • Wide-petal Spiderlily
  • White Spiderlily


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Synonyms

  • Chrysiphiala latifolia (Mill.) Lindl. ex Schult. & Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis caymanensis Herb. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis collieri Small [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis deleuilii auct. [deprecated]
  • Hymenocallis expansa (Sims) Herb. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis keyensis Small [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis kimballiae Small [unknown]
  • Pancratium caymanense (Herb.) Alain [unknown]
  • Pancratium latifolium Mill. [unknown]
  • Pancratium expansum Sims [unknown]
  • Pancratium expansum Herb. [unknown]

Description

Hymenocallis latifolia (also called Broad-Leaved Spider Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to Mexico. It grows in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocallis latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to control erosion and to provide shade.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hymenocallis latifolia var. puntagordensis (Traub) D.B.Ward
Hymenocallis latifolia var. latifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenocallis latifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocallis latifolia is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Hymenocallis latifolia

Hymenocallis latifolia is native to the southeastern United States.

Hymenocallis latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenocallis latifolia?

Hymenocallis latifolia

What is the common name of Hymenocallis latifolia?

Broadleaf Spiderlily

What is the natural habitat of Hymenocallis latifolia?

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-278840: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
Max Joseph Roemer (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Roem.' in the authors string.