Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
conferta
ID:
1073793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zoellner

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Hist. Nat. Valparaiso 5: 51 (1972), without type.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073131



Common Names

  • Conferta Leucocoryne
  • Leucocoryne conferta
  • Leucocoryne conferta var. conferta


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Description

Leucocoryne conferta (also called Conferta Leucocoryne, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Chile. It has long, narrow, bright green leaves and produces clusters of star-shaped white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Leucocoryne conferta is an ornamental plant that is grown in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucocoryne conferta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucocoryne conferta is a bulbous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Leucocoryne conferta

Leucocoryne conferta is native to Chile and can be found in the wild in the central and southern parts of the country.

Species in the Leucocoryne genus

Leucocoryne leucogyna, Leucocoryne pachystyla, Leucocoryne conconensis, Leucocoryne quilimarina, Leucocoryne modesta, Leucocoryne mollensis, Leucocoryne coronata, Leucocoryne subulata, Leucocoryne editiana, Leucocoryne tricornis, Leucocoryne appendiculata, Leucocoryne angustipetala, Leucocoryne alliacea, Leucocoryne foetida, Leucocoryne odorata, Leucocoryne purpurea, Leucocoryne coquimbensis, Leucocoryne dimorphopetala, Leucocoryne narcissoides, Leucocoryne macropetala, Leucocoryne ixioides, Leucocoryne incrassata, Leucocoryne pauciflora, Leucocoryne reflexa, Leucocoryne gilliesioides, Leucocoryne simulans, Leucocoryne praealta, Leucocoryne vittata, Leucocoryne porphyrea, Leucocoryne fragrantissima, Leucocoryne fuscostriata, Leucocoryne valparadisea, Leucocoryne inclinata, Leucocoryne lilacea, Leucocoryne lurida, Leucocoryne angosturae, Leucocoryne arrayanensis, Leucocoryne codehuensis, Leucocoryne violacescens, Leucocoryne curacavina, Leucocoryne maulensis, Leucocoryne rungensis, Leucocoryne taguataguensis, Leucocoryne ungulifera, Leucocoryne candida, Leucocoryne talinensis, Leucocoryne lituecensis, Leucocoryne roblesiana, Leucocoryne conferta,

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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