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Hippeastrum reginae

Hippeastrum reginae Herb.
Hippeastrum reginae
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Hippeastrum reginae, known as the mexican lily, is a flowering perennial herbaceous bulbous plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to Venezuela, Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil.

Description

Hippeastrum reginae, described by Herb. in 1821, belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family and is found in regions including Brazil Southeast, Brazil South, Brazil West-Central, Bolivia, Peru, and Venezuela. It is also reported from Ascension and Mauritius. This herbaceous bulbous plant is characterized by its flowering habit and is part of the genus Hippeastrum.

Distribution

BR · KM · IN · MG · TW · Ascension · Bolivia · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Mauritius · Peru · Venezuela

Synonyms

Aschamia reginaeHippeastrum africanumHippeastrum bulbulosum var. fulgidumHippeastrum fulgidumHippeastrum pronumHippeastrum pulverulentumHippeastrum regiumHippeastrum rutilum var. fulgidumHippeastrum spectabileHippeastrum stenopetalumLais fulgidaAmaryllis albertiiAmaryllis fulgidaAmaryllis reginaeAmaryllis reginae var. albertiiAmaryllis spectabilisAmaryllis striata var. fulgidaHippeastrum stenopetalumAmaryllis reginae var. alberti

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