Zephyranthes reginae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reginae
ID:
752999
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.M.Howard & S.Ogden
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Herbertia 46: 111 (1990 publ. 1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752332
Common Names
- Queen Rain Lily
- Queen Zephyranthes
- Zephyranthes Reginae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zephyranthes reginae (also called Queen Rain Lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of long, narrow leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It is found in dry, sandy, or rocky soils in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Zephyranthes reginae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Zephyranthes reginae is white and has 6 petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zephyranthes reginae is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11. It can be propagated from seed or from division of clumps. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in the spring. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. To propagate from division, carefully dig up the clumps in the spring and divide them into smaller clumps. Replant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Zephyranthes reginae
Zephyranthes reginae is native to Mexico and can be found in moist meadows and open woods.
Zephyranthes reginae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zephyranthes reginae?
Zephyranthes reginae
What is the common name of Zephyranthes reginae?
Regal rain lily
What is the natural habitat of Zephyranthes reginae?
It is native to Mexico and Central 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-291840: Based on the initial data import
Thaddeus Monroe Howard (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Howard' in the authors string.
Scott Ogden: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ogden' in the authors string.