Lycoris caldwellii

Lycoris caldwellii

Taxonavigation

Taxonavigation: Asparagales 
Classification System: APG IV

Superregnum: Eukaryota
Regnum: Plantae
Cladus: Angiosperms
Cladus: Monocots
Ordo: Asparagales

Familia: Amaryllidaceae
Subfamilia: Amaryllidoideae
Tribus: Lycorideae
Genus: Lycoris
Species: Lycoris caldwellii

Name

Note:

This is a sterile triploid and probably originated as a natural hybrid in China (Waddick).

Distribution

Native distribution areas:
  • Continental: Asie
    • Regional: China
      • SE. China

References: Brummitt, R.K. 2001. TDWG – World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions, 2nd Edition

References

  • Traub, H.P. (1957) Pl. Life 13: 46.
  • Waddick, J.W. Garden Lycoris and More. Published on the internet.
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