Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
668357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 18: 70 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667689



Common Names

  • Pygmaea Spider Lily
  • Pygmaea Hymenocallis
  • White Pygmaea Spider Lily


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Description

Hymenocallis pygmaea (also called Dwarf Spider Lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m tall, with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocallis pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenocallis pygmaea has white flowers with yellowish-green centers, and the seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocallis pygmaea is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to individual pots and grown on in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Hymenocallis pygmaea

Hymenocallis pygmaea is native to tropical rainforests in Queensland, Australia. It can be found in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

Hymenocallis pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenocallis pygmaea?

Hymenocallis pygmaea

What is the common name of Hymenocallis pygmaea?

Pygmy spider lily

Where is Hymenocallis pygmaea native to?

Mexico

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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