Status:
valid
Authors:
Carnevali, Duno & J.L.Tapia
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
J. Torrey Bot. Soc. 137: 45 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916773
Common Names
- Zephyranthes orellanae
- Orellanae Zephyranthes
- Orellana's Zephyranthes
Description
Zephyranthes orellanae (also called Orellana's zephyranthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It grows in moist, sandy areas and is usually found in scrub, grasslands, and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Zephyranthes orellanae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zephyranthes orellanae has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zephyranthes orellanae is a bulbous perennial plant that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can be propagated by dividing the bulbs in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Zephyranthes orellanae
Zephyranthes orellanae is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
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
José Luis Tapia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Tapia' in the authors string.