Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
huantae
ID:
915024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Onira 11: 64 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914359



Common Names

  • Pyrolirion huantae
  • Huantae Pyrolirion
  • Pyrolirion


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Description

Pyrolirion huantae (also called 'Huanta Pyrolirion', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pyrolirion huantae has been used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pyrolirion huantae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pyrolirion huantae is a perennial succulent that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, dry environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Pyrolirion huantae

Pyrolirion huantae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and 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,

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