Lycoris hunanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hunanensis
ID:
1324666
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.H.Quan, L.J.Ou & C.W.She
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 307 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337120
Common Names
- Lycoris hunanensis
- Hunan Lycoris
- Hunan Spider Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lycoris hunanensis (also called Hunan Lycoris, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to China, and is found in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Lycoris hunanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lycoris hunanensis has bright red flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lycoris hunanensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps of the plant into smaller sections and replant them in the desired location.
Where to Find Lycoris hunanensis
Lycoris hunanensis is native to China.
Lycoris hunanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lycoris hunanensis?
Lycoris hunanensis
What is the natural habitat of Lycoris hunanensis?
Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Lycoris hunanensis?
May to July
Species in the Lycoris genus
Lycoris shaanxiensis, Lycoris guangxiensis, Lycoris anhuiensis, Lycoris sanguinea, Lycoris traubii, Lycoris straminea, Lycoris squamigera, Lycoris rosea, Lycoris radiata, Lycoris longituba, Lycoris josephinae, Lycoris sprengeri, Lycoris albiflora, Lycoris houdyshelii, Lycoris haywardii, Lycoris chinensis, Lycoris caldwellii, Lycoris argentea, Lycoris incarnata, Lycoris aurea, Lycoris chejuensis, Lycoris flavescens, Lycoris hunanensis,
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
Miao Hua Quan (b.2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.H.Quan' in the authors string.
Li Jun Ou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Ou' in the authors string.
Chao Wen She: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.She' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132590-1: Based on the initial data import