Rhodophiala splendens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
733827
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Renjifo) Traub
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 9: 60 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733160
Common Names
- Rhodophiala splendens
- Splendid Oxblood Lily
- Splendid Blood Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodophiala splendens (also called Splendid Rhodophiala, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial native to Chile. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its flowers are bell-shaped and pink or white in color. It is found in temperate grasslands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodophiala splendens is used as an ornamental plant for its beautiful flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodophiala splendens has white, tubular flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and slender with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhodophiala splendens is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Rhodophiala splendens
Rhodophiala splendens can be found in the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina.
Rhodophiala splendens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodophiala splendens?
Rhodophiala splendens
What is the common name of Rhodophiala splendens?
Splendid rhodophiala
What is the natural habitat of Rhodophiala splendens?
Grassy 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-286823: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Renjifo (b.1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renjifo' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.