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Hymenocallis littoralis
| Family Name: | Amaryllidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Pancratium littorale |
| Common Name: | Spider Lily, Beach Spiderlily |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico to Peru and Brazil |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous plant. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Smooth, glossy leaves are long and strap-shaped with entire leaf margin. Leaves are slightly folded along the midrib and have an acute leaf tip. |
| Flowers | Large white flowers are borne on a thick, flattened stem. Flowers are composed of 4 petal-like, linear sepals, petals fused together in the shaped of a funnel, 6 long stamens with yellow anthers, and 1 long stigma with a round tip. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Others
| Master ID | 823 |
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| Species ID | 2118 |
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