Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rotata
ID:
668418

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ker Gawl.) Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Appendix : 44 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667750



Common Names

  • Rotate Hymenocallis
  • Hymenocallis rotata
  • Rotate-flowered Hymenocallis


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Synonyms

  • Hymenocallis disciformis (DC.) M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis floridana (Raf.) C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis floridana amplifolia Traub [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis lacera minor Chapm. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis laciniata Small [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis mexicana (L.) Herb. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis paludosa Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Hymenocallis rotata disciformis (Redouté) Herb. [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis rotata quadrifolia Herb. [unknown]
  • Ismene knightii Knowles & Westc. [unknown]
  • Pancratium carribaeum Mill. [illegitimate]
  • Pancratium disciforme Redouté [unknown]
  • Pancratium rotatum Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Tomodon rotatum (Ker Gawl.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Tomodon floridanum Raf. [unknown]
  • Pancratium rotatum pluriflorum Ker Gawl. in Curtis [unknown]
  • Pancratium rotatum biflorum Ker Gawl. [unknown]

Description

Hymenocallis rotata (also called Rotate Hymenocallis, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to Australia, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, and is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forests. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and white or cream-coloured flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocallis rotata 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, cough, and colds. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture, flooring, and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenocallis rotata 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 rotata is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a bulbous perennial growing to 0.6 m tall. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Hymenocallis rotata

Hymenocallis rotata can be found in Central and South America.

Hymenocallis rotata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenocallis rotata?

Hymenocallis rotata

What is the common name of Hymenocallis rotata?

Rotata

How tall does Hymenocallis rotata grow?

Up to 5 m tall

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-278898: Based on the initial data import
William Herbert (1778-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herb.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.