Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
longituba
ID:
921877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Flory ex Flagg & G.Lom.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Herbertia 64: 120 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921212



Common Names

  • Zephyranthes longituba
  • Longituba Zephyranthes
  • Zephyranthes longituba var. longituba


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Description

Zephyranthes longituba (also called Zephyranthes longituba, among many other common names) is a species of bulb native to South America. It is a small, herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zephyranthes longituba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zephyranthes longituba has yellow flowers with purple markings. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zephyranthes longituba is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Where to Find Zephyranthes longituba

Zephyranthes longituba is native to the tropical forests of Mexico.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466778: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Lomax Smith (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Lom.Sm.' in the authors string.
Walter Samuel Flory (1907-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flory' in the authors string.
Raymond O. Flagg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flagg' in the authors string.