Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
multiflora
ID:
668044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vargas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Diez Años Servic. Bot. Univ. Cuzco : 48 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667376



Common Names

  • Multiflora Hymenocallis
  • Multiflora Spiderlily
  • Multiflora Spider Lily


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Description

Hymenocallis multiflora (also called the Spider Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is an evergreen, perennial plant with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocallis multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for timber and for fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenocallis multiflora has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, ovoid seeds. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocallis multiflora is a bulbous perennial that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is also frost tolerant.

Where to Find Hymenocallis multiflora

Hymenocallis multiflora is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in rare plants.

Hymenocallis multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenocallis multiflora?

Hymenocallis multiflora

What is the common name of Hymenocallis multiflora?

Many-flowered Spider Lily

What is the natural habitat of Hymenocallis multiflora?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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,

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