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Urceolina × grandiflora (Planch. & Linden) Traub
| Family Name: | Amaryllidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Eucharis × grandiflora Planch. & Linden |
| Common Name: | Amazon Lily, Eucharis Lily, 白鹅花 |
Urceolina × grandiflora or Amazon lily is a natural occurring hybrid found in Colombia to Ecuador. It produces clusters of lightly fragrant white flowers in contrast to the dark green foliage. Amazon lily are best suited for light shaded locations in the gardens or indoors.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Colombia, Ecuador |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a bulbous herb that forms tight compact rosettes, reaching up to 70 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are narrow, oblong to ovate in shape measuring 20 - 25 cm long. The leaves are glossy and dark green in colour. |
| Flowers | Its flowers are borne on a tall stem, 50 cm – 80 cm long, in groups of 2 – 5 flowers at the tip. The flowers are white, fragrant, measuring to a length of 6 – 8 cm wide. The interiors of the staminal cups are green and turns white towards the tip. |
| Cultivation | It prefers moist but well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. The top of bulb should sit above the soil level when planting. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Flowerbed / Border, Groundcover |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Well-Drained Soils, Moist Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Flower Location | Terminal |
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Others
| Master ID | 698 |
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| Species ID | 1993 |
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