Hippeastrum vittatum
Hippeastrum vittatum (L'Hér.) Herb.
Hippeastrum vittatum (L'Hér.) Herb., known as the superb amaryllis, is a flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to western Bolivia, southern Brazil, and Misiones Province, Argentina. It grows in seasonally dry tropical regions and is a bulbous geophyte. It has been introduced to other regions globally. This species is one of the parents of Hippeastrum × johnsonii, an ornamental plant awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 2012.
Description
Hippeastrum vittatum is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family and is native to parts of South America, including western Bolivia, southern Brazil, and Argentina. It is adapted to seasonally dry tropical environments and grows as a bulbous geophyte. The species has been cultivated and introduced in various regions outside its native range. It contributes to horticultural hybridization, notably as a parent of Hippeastrum × johnsonii, a hybrid recognized for its ornamental value.
Distribution
BR · IN · TW · Argentina Northeast · Bolivia · Brazil South · Dominican Republic · Haiti · Niue · Peru · Venezuelan Antilles · Manizales
Synonyms
Chonais vittataHippeastrum ambiguum var. tweedieanumHippeastrum vittatum var. harrisonianumHippeastrum vittatum var. latifoliumAmaryllis lineataAmaryllis vittataAmaryllis vittata subsp. guarapuavaeAmaryllis vittata var. harrisoniaeAmaryllis vittata var. majorAmaryllis vittata var. tweedieana
