Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
carinata
ID:
753209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 52: t. 2594 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752542



Common Names

  • Zephyranthes Carinata
  • Carinata Zephyranthes
  • Zephyranthes


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Description

Zephyranthes carinata (also called Rosebud Rain Lily, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces pink flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Zephyranthes carinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zephyranthes carinata is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zephyranthes carinata is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated from seed or from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little water once established. It can be propagated from offsets by cutting the offsets from the parent plant and planting them in a pot with soil. The offsets should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Zephyranthes carinata

Zephyranthes carinata is native to Mexico and Central America.

Zephyranthes carinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zephyranthes carinata?

Zephyranthes carinata

What is the common name of Zephyranthes carinata?

Carinated Rain Lily

What are the characteristics of Zephyranthes carinata?

Zephyranthes carinata is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stalk. The flowers are white or pink, and the leaves are long and narrow.

Species in the Zephyranthes genus

Zephyranthes amoena, Zephyranthes hondurensis, Zephyranthes diluta, Zephyranthes wrightii, Zephyranthes elegans, Zephyranthes versicolor, Zephyranthes subflava, Zephyranthes katheriniae, Zephyranthes candida, Zephyranthes yaviensis, Zephyranthes breviscapa, Zephyranthes reginae, Zephyranthes dichromantha, Zephyranthes moctezumae, Zephyranthes purpurella, Zephyranthes guatemalensis, Zephyranthes primulina, Zephyranthes nymphaea, Zephyranthes crociflora, Zephyranthes ciceroana, Zephyranthes bella, Zephyranthes leucantha, Zephyranthes drummondii, Zephyranthes fosteri, Zephyranthes gracilis, Zephyranthes howardii, Zephyranthes insularum, Zephyranthes jonesii, Zephyranthes latissimifolia, Zephyranthes erubescens, Zephyranthes filifolia, Zephyranthes refugiensis, Zephyranthes flavissima, Zephyranthes pulchella, Zephyranthes puertoricensis, Zephyranthes plumieri, Zephyranthes nervosa, Zephyranthes paranaensis, Zephyranthes depauperata, Zephyranthes lindleyana, Zephyranthes longistyla, Zephyranthes macrosiphon, Zephyranthes mesochloa, Zephyranthes minima, Zephyranthes minuta, Zephyranthes morrisclintii, Zephyranthes nelsonii, Zephyranthes albiella, Zephyranthes albolilacinus, Zephyranthes stellaris,

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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