Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
leporina
ID:
759858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehr.Bayer & Grau

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 18: 222 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759191

Common Names

  • Alstroemeria leporina
  • Leporina Alstroemeria
  • Leporina's Alstroemeria

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Description

Alstroemeria leporina (also called 'Rabbit's Foot Alstroemeria', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Brazil. It has bright yellow-orange flowers with long, narrow petals and grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is often found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Alstroemeria leporina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower for bouquets and arrangements. The flowers are known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alstroemeria leporina is a bright, star-shaped bloom with six petals. It has a yellow center and petals that range in color from white to pink to purple. The seed of Alstroemeria leporina is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green plants with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstroemeria leporina can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring and will take several weeks to germinate. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Alstroemeria leporina

Alstroemeria leporina can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America, from Peru to Chile.

Alstroemeria leporina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alstroemeria leporina?

Alstroemeria leporina

What is the common name of Alstroemeria leporina?

Leporina Peruvian lily

What is the natural habitat of Alstroemeria leporina?

It is native to South America, primarily in the Andes Mountains

Species in the Alstroemeria genus

Alstroemeria achirae, Alstroemeria altoparadisea, Alstroemeria amazonica, Alstroemeria andina, Alstroemeria angustifolia, Alstroemeria annapolina, Alstroemeria apertiflora, Alstroemeria aquidauanica, Alstroemeria arnicana, Alstroemeria aulica, Alstroemeria aurea, Alstroemeria bahiensis, Alstroemeria bakeri, Alstroemeria bilabiata, Alstroemeria brasiliensis, Alstroemeria burchellii, Alstroemeria caiaponica, Alstroemeria cantillanica, Alstroemeria caryophyllaea, Alstroemeria chapadensis, Alstroemeria chorillensis, Alstroemeria crispata, Alstroemeria cuiabana, Alstroemeria cultrifolia, Alstroemeria cunha, Alstroemeria decora, Alstroemeria diluta, Alstroemeria discolor, Alstroemeria douradensis, Alstroemeria espigonensis, Alstroemeria exserens, Alstroemeria fiebrigiana, Alstroemeria foliosa, Alstroemeria fuscovinosa, Alstroemeria garaventae, Alstroemeria gardneri, Alstroemeria glaucandra, Alstroemeria graminea, Alstroemeria hookeri, Alstroemeria huemulina, Alstroemeria ibitipocae, Alstroemeria igarapavica, Alstroemeria inodora, Alstroemeria isabellana, Alstroemeria itabiritensis, Alstroemeria itatiaica, Alstroemeria jocunda, Alstroemeria julieae, Alstroemeria kingii, Alstroemeria lactilutea,

Species in the Alstroemeriaceae family

Alstroemeria achirae, Alstroemeria altoparadisea, Alstroemeria amazonica, Alstroemeria andina, Alstroemeria angustifolia, Alstroemeria annapolina, Alstroemeria apertiflora, Alstroemeria aquidauanica, Alstroemeria arnicana, Alstroemeria aulica, Alstroemeria aurea, Alstroemeria bahiensis, Alstroemeria bakeri, Alstroemeria bilabiata, Alstroemeria brasiliensis, Alstroemeria burchellii, Alstroemeria caiaponica, Alstroemeria cantillanica, Alstroemeria caryophyllaea, Alstroemeria chapadensis, Alstroemeria chorillensis, Alstroemeria crispata, Alstroemeria cuiabana, Alstroemeria cultrifolia, Alstroemeria cunha, Alstroemeria decora, Alstroemeria diluta, Alstroemeria discolor, Alstroemeria douradensis, Alstroemeria espigonensis, Alstroemeria exserens, Alstroemeria fiebrigiana, Alstroemeria foliosa, Alstroemeria fuscovinosa, Alstroemeria garaventae, Alstroemeria gardneri, Alstroemeria glaucandra, Alstroemeria graminea, Alstroemeria hookeri, Alstroemeria huemulina, Alstroemeria ibitipocae, Alstroemeria igarapavica, Alstroemeria inodora, Alstroemeria isabellana, Alstroemeria itabiritensis, Alstroemeria itatiaica, Alstroemeria jocunda, Alstroemeria julieae, Alstroemeria kingii, Alstroemeria lactilutea,

References

Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.
Ehrentraud Bayer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehr.Bayer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907433-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.