Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
advena
ID:
733928

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ker Gawl.) Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 9: 60 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733261



Common Names

  • Rhodophiala advena
  • Flor de la suerte
  • Flor de la alegría


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Synonyms

  • Habranthus advenus Herb. [unknown]
  • Habranthus hesperius Herb. [unknown]
  • Habranthus hesperius advena (Ker Gawl.) Herb. [illegitimate]
  • Habranthus hesperius miniatus (D.Don ex Sweet) Herb. [illegitimate]
  • Habranthus hesperius pallidus Herb. [illegitimate]
  • Habranthus hesperius pallidus Gay [unknown]
  • Habranthus miniatus D.Don ex Sweet [unknown]
  • Habranthus pallidus G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum advenum Herb. [unknown]
  • Hippeastrum pallidum Pax [unknown]
  • Myostemma advena (Ker Gawl.) Ravenna [unknown]
  • Phycella macleanica Baker [unknown]
  • Amaryllis advena Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis advena citrina Lindl. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis advena coccinea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Amaryllis sweetiana Steud. [unknown]
  • Chlidanthus cumingii C.Presl [unknown]

Description

Rhodophiala advena (also called Adventitious Rhodophiala, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodophiala advena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodophiala advena has a flower that is white with a yellow centre, and its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodophiala advena can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is not drought-tolerant and needs to be watered regularly. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rhodophiala advena

Rhodophiala advena is native to the temperate forests of Chile.

Rhodophiala advena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodophiala advena?

Rhodophiala advena

What is the common name of Rhodophiala advena?

Adventitious Bellflower

Where is Rhodophiala advena native to?

Chile

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-286833: Based on the initial data import
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.