Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cuencana
ID:
1328888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Minga, C.Ulloa & Oleas

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 191: 50 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341342



Common Names

  • Cuenca Phaedranassa
  • Cuenca Amaryllis
  • Cuenca Belladonna Lily


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Description

Phaedranassa cuencana (also called Cuenca Phaedranassa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phaedranassa cuencana is used in traditional Ecuadorian medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phaedranassa cuencana has yellow flowers with a single, long, slender seed capsule. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaedranassa cuencana is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seeds.

Where to Find Phaedranassa cuencana

Phaedranassa cuencana is native to the tropical forests of Ecuador.

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

María del Carmen Ulloa Ulloa (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ulloa' in the authors string.
Danilo A. Minga (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Minga' in the authors string.
Nora H. Oleas (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oleas' in the authors string.