Rhodophiala bifida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bifida
ID:
734171
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Herb.) Traub
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Euclides 13: 156 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733504
Common Names
- Rhodophiala bifida
- Split-petaled Rhodophiala
- Bifid Rhodophiala
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodophiala bifida (also called Chilean rhodophiala, among many other common names) is a bulbous plant with an erect stem, reaching up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Chile and Argentina, and is found in dry and semi-arid habitats, from sea level to 2,000 m in elevation.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodophiala bifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodophiala bifida is a bright red, six-petaled bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhodophiala bifida is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Offsets should be carefully separated from the parent bulb and planted in a well-drained medium. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Rhodophiala bifida
Rhodophiala bifida is native to South America.
Rhodophiala bifida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodophiala bifida?
Rhodophiala bifida
What is the common name of Rhodophiala bifida?
Bifid Oxblood Lily
What is the natural habitat of Rhodophiala bifida?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
Species in the Rhodophiala genus
Rhodophiala rosea, Rhodophiala maculata, Rhodophiala moelleri, Rhodophiala montana, Rhodophiala popetana, Rhodophiala pratensis, Rhodophiala splendens, Rhodophiala tiltilensis, Rhodophiala chilensis, Rhodophiala advena, Rhodophiala ananuca, Rhodophiala andina, Rhodophiala araucana, Rhodophiala bagnoldii, Rhodophiala bakeri, Rhodophiala berteroana, Rhodophiala lineata, Rhodophiala colonum, Rhodophiala consobrina, Rhodophiala flava, Rhodophiala fulgens, Rhodophiala bifida, Rhodophiala phycelloides, Rhodophiala ovalleana, Rhodophiala gilliesiana,
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-286856: Based on the initial data import
William Herbert (1778-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herb.' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.