Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
coronata
ID:
680609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Onira 5: 29 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679942



Common Names

  • Coronata Leucocoryne
  • Crowned Leucocoryne
  • Crowned Lily


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Synonyms

  • Stephanolirion narcissoides (Phil.) Baker [unknown]
  • Stemmatium narcissoides Phil. [unknown]
  • Tristagma narcissoides (Phil.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Leucocoryne coronata (also called Leucocoryne coronata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and dry shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Leucocoryne coronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucocoryne coronata has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucocoryne coronata is a perennial that can be propagated from seeds or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Prune to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Leucocoryne coronata

Leucocoryne coronata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Leucocoryne coronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucocoryne coronata?

Leucocoryne coronata

What is the common name of Leucocoryne coronata?

Crowned Lily

What is the natural habitat of Leucocoryne coronata?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-280150: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.