Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
668121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leconte) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 5: 856 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667453



Common Names

  • Western Spiderlily
  • Western Hymenocallis
  • Western Spider-Lily


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Description

Hymenocallis occidentalis (also called the spider lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the United States. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem, up to 1 m tall, and a cluster of white flowers. Its flowers are up to 10 cm in diameter and have six petals. It is found in moist woodlands and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocallis occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hymenocallis occidentalis var. eulae (Shinners) G.Lom.Sm. & Flory
Hymenocallis occidentalis var. occidentalis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenocallis occidentalis is white and has six petals. The seed is a small, round, blackish-brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single, short, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocallis occidentalis 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 occidentalis

Hymenocallis occidentalis can be found in the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Hymenocallis occidentalis FAQ

What is the common name of Hymenocallis occidentalis?

Western Spider-Lily

What is the scientific name of Western Spider-Lily?

Hymenocallis occidentalis

What is the habitat of Hymenocallis occidentalis?

It is found in wet, sandy soils in wetlands, swamps, and marshes.

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-278869: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
John Eatton Le Conte (1784-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leconte' in the authors string.