Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
leavenworthii
ID:
667838

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl. & Steyerm.) Bauml in McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana 15: 215 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667170



Common Names

  • Leavenworth's Spiderlily
  • Leavenworth's Spiderlily
  • Leavenworth's Spiderlily


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Synonyms

  • Pancratium leavenworthii Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Hymenocallis leavenworthii (also called Leavenworth's 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 leavenworthii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenocallis leavenworthii 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 leavenworthii 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 leavenworthii

Hymenocallis leavenworthii is native to Florida and Georgia.

Hymenocallis leavenworthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenocallis leavenworthii?

Hymenocallis leavenworthii

What is the family of Hymenocallis leavenworthii?

Amaryllidaceae

What is the common name of Hymenocallis leavenworthii?

Leavenworth's Spiderlily

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-278841: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
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.