Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rotatum
ID:
1047347

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leconte

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046685



Common Names

  • Hymenocallis rotatum
  • Rotatum Hymenocallis
  • Rotatum Hymenocallis Plant


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Description

Hymenocallis rotatum (also called Rotate Spiderlily, among many other common names) is a small bulbous plant, with white flowers, native to South America. It is found in grassland, and in open forest.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenocallis rotatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hymenocallis rotatum are white or pink, and have six petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenocallis rotatum is a bulbous plant that can reach up to 1m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of moderate drought. It is also resistant to pests and diseases.

Where to Find Hymenocallis rotatum

Hymenocallis rotatum can be found in the southeastern United States.

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 tro-1200416: Based on the initial data import
John Eatton Le Conte (1784-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leconte' in the authors string.