Lycoris squamigera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamigera
ID:
684209
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maxim.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 6: 79 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683542
Common Names
- Lycoris squamigera
- Squamigera Lycoris
- Squamigera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Hippeastrum squamigerum H.Lév. [unknown]
- Amaryllis hallii hort. ex Baker [unknown]
Description
Lycoris squamigera (also called Scaly Spider Lily, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to China and Japan. It has long, strap-like leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are usually red or pink and have six petals. It grows in moist meadows, woodland edges, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lycoris squamigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lycoris squamigera is a large, red flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lycoris squamigera is a perennial plant that is grown from bulbs. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Lycoris squamigera
Lycoris squamigera is native to Japan and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Lycoris squamigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lycoris squamigera?
Lycoris squamigera
What is the family of Lycoris squamigera?
Amaryllidaceae
What is the common name of Lycoris squamigera?
Scaly Lycoris
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-280535: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.