Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Hymenocallis [1120]

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genus_en: Spider lily

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Family: Amaryllidaceae

family_ja: ヒガンバナ

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of about 40 species of bulbous perennials, some evergreen, found in grassland and rocky habitats from S. USA to South America. In spring, summer, or winter, they bear terminal umbels of fragrant flowers resembling spidery daffodils (Narcissus), each with 6 narrow petals (tepals), and a large cup, formed from the fused lower parts of the stamens. The anthers are attached to the cup and face inwards. The leaves are basal, strap-shaped or oblong, and mid-to dark green. In frost-prone areas, grow in a warm greenhouse (except for H. narcissiflora, which is best in a cool greenhouse); in warmer areas, grow in a bed or border, at the base of a warm, sunny wall, or in containers.

hardiness_en: Frost tender; H. narcissiflora may withstand short spells around 0°C (32°F).

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) as soon as ripe. Remove offsets in spring.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: スパイダーリリー(spider lily)

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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