Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
amancaes
ID:
673624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Appendix : 46 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672956

Common Names

  • Ismene amancaes
  • Amancaes Ismene
  • Amancaes Ismene Plant

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Synonyms

  • Hymenocallis amancaes G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Hymenocallis amancaes herbertiana Traub [unknown]
  • Ismene crinifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Ismene integra M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Narcissus amancaes Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Pancratium amancaes [Ker-Gawl.] [unknown]

Description

Ismene amancaes (also called Amancaes lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is a bulbous perennial with white flowers and is native to Peru. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ismene amancaes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ismene amancaes is a bell-shaped, pinkish-purple flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ismene amancaes is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Ismene amancaes

Ismene amancaes can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

Ismene amancaes FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ismene amancaes?

Ismene amancaes is found in Peru.

What is the size of Ismene amancaes?

Ismene amancaes is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height.

What is the flowering period of Ismene amancaes?

Ismene amancaes flowers from late spring to early summer.

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