Hymenocallis palmeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmeri
ID:
668171
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 301 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667503
Common Names
- Palmeri Spiderlily
- Palmeri Hymenocallis
- Palmeri Spider-Lily
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- Hymenocallis humilis S.Watson [unknown]
Description
Hymenocallis palmeri (also called the Palmer's 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 palmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hymenocallis palmeri are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Hymenocallis palmeri is a bulbous perennial plant. It is propagated by division of the bulbs. The bulbs should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly during the growing season. Fertilize the plants in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Hymenocallis palmeri
Hymenocallis palmeri is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Hymenocallis palmeri FAQ
What is the common name of Hymenocallis palmeri?
Palmer's Spiderlily
What is the scientific name of Palmer's Spiderlily?
Hymenocallis palmeri
What is the natural habitat of Hymenocallis palmeri?
It is native to the southeastern United States and found in wet, sandy soils in open areas.
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-278874: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.