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Hippeastrum reticulatum

Hippeastrum reticulatum (L'Hér.) Herb.
Hippeastrum reticulatum
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Hippeastrum reticulatum, a bulbous flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family, is native to South America. It is known for its perennial herbaceous growth and is distributed across several regions including Brazil, Argentina, and the Galápagos Islands.

Description

Hippeastrum reticulatum (L'Hér.) Herb., commonly referred to as the netted-veined amaryllis, is a flowering perennial herb in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to parts of South America and is found in regions such as Brazil, Argentina, and the Galápagos Islands. This plant was first described in 1824 and is characterized by its bulbous structure and herbaceous growth habit. It is part of the genus Hippeastrum, which includes several other amaryllis species.

Distribution

BR · Galápagos Islands · Argentina Northeast · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Marianas

Synonyms

Amaryllis reticulata var. striatifoliaCallicore reticulataCoburgia reticulataCoburgia striatifoliaHippeastrum reticulatum var. striatifoliumHippeastrum striatifoliumLeopoldia striatifoliaLeopoldia reticulataLeopoldia principisAmaryllis agathaAmaryllis carolinaeAmaryllis praeclaraAmaryllis princepsAmaryllis principisAmaryllis reticulataAmaryllis striatifoliaAmaryllis sweetiiEusarcops reticulataAmaryllis rutila var. latifolia

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