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Hippeastrum psittacinum

Hippeastrum psittacinum (Ker Gawl.) Herb.
Hippeastrum psittacinum
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Hippeastrum psittacinum is a bulbous perennial herb in the Amaryllidaceae family, native to Brazil. It was first described in 1821 and is found in the Northeast, Southeast, and South regions of the country.

Description

Hippeastrum psittacinum (Ker Gawl.) Herb. is a flowering plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a bulbous structure and is indigenous to Brazil, specifically the Northeast, Southeast, and South regions. The species was published in 1821 and is part of the genus Hippeastrum, which includes other bulbous flowering plants.

Distribution

BR · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South

Synonyms

Aschamia psittacinaHippeastrum decoratumHippeastrum illustreLeopoldia illustrisTrisacarpis psittacinaAmaryllis illustrisAmaryllis psittacinaAmaryllis psittacina var. decorata

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