Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
howardii
ID:
739660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehmiller

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 54: 230 (1999 publ. 2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000738993



Common Names

  • Howard's Sprekelia
  • Howard's Aztec-lily
  • Howard's Jacobean-lily


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Description

Sprekelia howardii (also called Howard's Amaryllis, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Mexico. It has strap-like leaves and produces star-shaped red flowers. It typically grows in sandy soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sprekelia howardii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and anti-tumor properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Sprekelia howardii has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sprekelia howardii is a perennial bulbous plant that can be propagated through seeds or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Sprekelia howardii

Sprekelia howardii is native to Mexico and can be found in wetland habitats.

Sprekelia howardii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sprekelia howardii?

Sprekelia howardii is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

What is the flowering period of Sprekelia howardii?

Sprekelia howardii typically flowers from April to June.

What is the size of Sprekelia howardii?

Sprekelia howardii typically grows to a height of up to 1 m.

Species in the Sprekelia genus

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-287729: Based on the initial data import
David J. Lehmiller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehmiller' in the authors string.