Amaryllidaceae · Hippeastrum

Hippeastrum vittatum

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Native to
Tropical America
Flowering
April-October

Plant Details

Scientific name
Hippeastrum vittatum
Genus
Hippeastrum
Habit
Herb
Native to
Tropical America
Flowering & fruiting
April-October
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Basal
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Amaryllidaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower colour
White with red stripesrecorded

Typical of the family

Inflorescence
Umbel
Fruit
Capsule

Characters marked “recorded” are for Hippeastrum vittatum itself; the rest are typical of the Amaryllidaceae family — flowering plants only.

About Hippeastrum vittatum

A member of the Amaryllidaceae family, Hippeastrum vittatum is a herb. It is native to Tropical America. Flowering and fruiting run from April to October.

Illustration representing the Amaryllidaceae family
Botanical family

Amaryllidaceae

Amaryllis Family

Hippeastrum vittatum belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family.

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