Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cinerea
ID:
726315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 56: 196 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725648



Common Names

  • Phaedranassa cinerea
  • Gray Star Flower
  • Carrion Flower


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Description

Phaedranassa cinerea (also called Gray Phaedranassa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in dry habitats. The plant has a slender stem with long, narrow leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phaedranassa cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phaedranassa cinerea has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaedranassa cinerea is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. To propagate, remove offsets from the parent plant and plant them in a separate pot. Water the offsets regularly and keep them in a warm, dry place until they take root.

Where to Find Phaedranassa cinerea

Phaedranassa cinerea is native to Peru and can be found in tropical forests and mangroves.

Phaedranassa cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaedranassa cinerea?

Phaedranassa cinerea

What type of plant is Phaedranassa cinerea?

A bulbous plant

Where is Phaedranassa cinerea native to?

South America

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-285463: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.