Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
funifer
ID:
767810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. 26(8): 8 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767143



Common Names

  • Evodianthus funifer
  • Funifer Evodianthus
  • Funifer Star-Lily


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Description

Evodianthus funifer (also called Funifer Evodianthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Evodianthus funifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Evodianthus funifer sub. trailianus (Drude) Harling
Evodianthus funifer sub. funifer
Evodianthus funifer sub. fendlerianus Harling
Evodianthus funifer sub. peruvianus Harling

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Evodianthus funifer are white and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Evodianthus funifer is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs. The bulbs should be planted in the fall and will bloom the following summer.

Where to Find Evodianthus funifer

Evodianthus funifer is native to Australia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of northern Queensland.

Evodianthus funifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Evodianthus funifer?

Evodianthus funifer

What is the family of Evodianthus funifer?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Evodianthus funifer?

Open grassland and scrubland

Species in the Evodianthus genus

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

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