Hippeastrum evansiae is a flowering perennial herbaceous bulbous plant, in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to Bolivia.[1]
Description and habitat
Hippeastrum evansiae is rare because their natural habitat is being used for agriculture. Hippeastrum evansiae grows in hot dry forests and prefers a warm and dry winter. It is one of the smallest species in the genus Hippeastrum.[3]
Taxonomy
Described by Traub & I.S.Nelson in 1956, and the name formally accepted in 1963.[1][4][5]
References
- ^ a b c Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Hippeastrum evansiae.
- ^ Baileya 4: 86 (1956)
- ^ Hippeastrum evansiae in Pacific Bulb Society
- ^ "Hippeastrum evansiae". Tropicos. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ^ Baileya 11: 16 (1963)
Sources
- The Plant List (2012). "Hippeastrum evansiae". Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- GBIF: Hippeastrum evansiae
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