Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
latifolius
ID:
767799

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 31: t. 1245 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767132

Common Names

  • Eustrephus latifolius
  • Broad-Leaved Eustrephus
  • Broad-Leaved Star-Lily

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Description

Eustrephus latifolius (also called Broad-leaved Eustrephus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eustrephus latifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eustrephus latifolius are white and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eustrephus latifolius is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs. The bulbs should be planted in the fall and will bloom the following summer.

Where to Find Eustrephus latifolius

Eustrephus latifolius is native to Australia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of northern Queensland.

Eustrephus latifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eustrephus latifolius?

Eustrephus latifolius

What is the family of Eustrephus latifolius?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Eustrephus latifolius?

Open grassland and scrubland

Species in the Eustrephus genus

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305980: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.