Lycoris sanguinea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sanguinea
ID:
684162
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 6: 80 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683495
Common Names
- Lycoris sanguinea
- Blood-red Lycoris
- Blood-red False Bindweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Hippeastrum sanguineum H.Lév. [unknown]
- Lycoris sanguinea cyrtanthiflora Worsley [unknown]
Description
Lycoris sanguinea (also called Red Spider Lily, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant that is native to China. It has small, white flowers and linear leaves. It grows in damp meadows and grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lycoris sanguinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lycoris sanguinea var. koreana (Nakai) T.KoyamaLycoris sanguinea var. kiushiana Makino ex T.Koyama
Lycoris sanguinea var. sanguinea
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lycoris sanguinea is red, with six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Lycoris sanguinea is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Lycoris sanguinea
Lycoris sanguinea is found in South America.
Lycoris sanguinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lycoris sanguinea?
Lycoris sanguinea
What is the family of Lycoris sanguinea?
Amaryllidaceae
Where is Lycoris sanguinea native to?
East Asia
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-280530: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.