Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
quilimarina
ID:
680382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Onira 5(6): 25 (2000).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679715



Common Names

  • Quilimarina Leucocoryne
  • Leucocoryne Quilimarina
  • White-Flowered Leucocoryne


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Description

Leucocoryne quilimarina (also called Quilimarina Lily, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30cm tall. It is native to Chile, and is commonly found in dry grasslands and scrublands. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate in shape and its flowers are white in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Leucocoryne quilimarina has been used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leucocoryne quilimarina has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucocoryne quilimarina is a small corm native to Brazil. It is best propagated by division of the corms. The corms should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until established. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Leucocoryne quilimarina

Leucocoryne quilimarina is native to Chile and is found in dry shrublands and woodlands.

Leucocoryne quilimarina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucocoryne quilimarina?

Leucocoryne quilimarina

What is the common name of Leucocoryne quilimarina?

Quilimarina lily

What is the natural habitat of Leucocoryne quilimarina?

Grasslands in Chile

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-280129: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.