Aletris simpliciflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simpliciflora
ID:
923336
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Li & Shu D.Zhang
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 440 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922671
Common Names
- Aletris simpliciflora
- Aletris Simpliciflora
- Aletris simpliciflora Plant
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Aletris simpliciflora (also called Simple-flowered Aletris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Andaman Islands and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aletris simpliciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aletris simpliciflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aletris simpliciflora is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a warm, sunny location. The plant prefers well-drained, sandy soil and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Aletris simpliciflora
Aletris simpliciflora is found in the temperate grasslands of North America.
Species in the Aletris genus
Aletris alpestris, Aletris aurea, Aletris bracteata, Aletris capitata, Aletris cinerascens, Aletris farinosa, Aletris foliata, Aletris foliolosa, Aletris glabra, Aletris glandulifera, Aletris gracilis, Aletris laxiflora, Aletris lutea, Aletris megalantha, Aletris nana, Aletris obovata, Aletris pauciflora, Aletris pedicellata, Aletris scopulorum, Aletris spicata, Aletris stenoloba, Aletris tottenii, Aletris yaanica, Aletris simpliciflora, Aletris foliata,
Species in the Nartheciaceae family
Aletris alpestris, Aletris aurea, Aletris bracteata, Aletris capitata, Aletris cinerascens, Aletris farinosa, Aletris foliata, Aletris foliolosa, Aletris glabra, Aletris glandulifera, Aletris gracilis, Aletris laxiflora, Aletris lutea, Aletris megalantha, Aletris nana, Aletris obovata, Aletris pauciflora, Aletris pedicellata, Aletris scopulorum, Aletris spicata, Aletris stenoloba, Aletris tottenii, Aletris yaanica, Aletris simpliciflora, Aletris foliata, Lophiola aurea, Metanarthecium luteoviride, Narthecium reverchonii, Narthecium scardicum, Narthecium americanum, Narthecium ossifragum, Narthecium montanum, Narthecium asiaticum, Narthecium californicum, Narthecium balansae, Nietneria corymbosa, Nietneria paniculata,
References
Rong Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Li' in the authors string.
Shu Dong Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shu D.Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114791-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.