Alstroemeria albescens
| Alstroemeria albescens | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Alstroemeriaceae |
| Genus: | Alstroemeria |
| Species: | A. albescens |
| Binomial name | |
| Alstroemeria albescens M.C.Assis | |
Alstroemeria albescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Alstroemeriaceae. It is a perennial with leathery leaves, bell-shaped, white to lilac flowers, and capsule fruits. The species is endemic to Brazil, and was described in 2009.
Taxonomy
The species was described by Marta Camargo de Assis in 2009. The type specimen was collected in 2007.[1]
Distribution
Alstroemeria albescens is native to the subtropical biome of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil.[2] It grows on rocky outcrops, at elevations of 130–160 metres (430–520 ft).[3]
Description
Alstroemeria albescens is a tuberous,[2] perennial herb that grows up to 70 centimetres (2.3 ft) high. The leaves are leathery, linear, 1.5–11.5 centimetres (0.59–4.53 in) long, and 4–6 millimetres (0.16–0.24 in) long.[3]
The inflorescence is an umbel-like cyme with three to ten flowers. The flower stems are 2–2.5 centimetres (0.79–0.98 in) long. The bracts are 8–9 millimetres (0.31–0.35 in) long, and papery. The flowers are spreading, bell-shaped, and lack a scent. The flowers are 2.2–3 centimetres (0.87–1.18 in) long, and white to lilac in colour. The flowers have six tepals. The outer tepals are unpatterned, and spoon-shaped. The inner tepals have ruby-coloured spots. The flowers have six stamens. Flowering specimens have been collected from January to March.[3]
The fruits are capsules, measuring 1.3–1.5 centimetres (0.51–0.59 in) long, and 0.7–1 centimetre (0.28–0.39 in) wide.[3]
Etymology
Alstroemeria albescens is named for albescens, the Latin word for "whitish" or "becoming white". The name refers to the colour of the flowers.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Alstroemeria albescens M.C.Assis". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
- 1 2 "Alstroemeria albescens". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-08-22.
- 1 2 3 4 de Assis, Marta Camargo (18 June 2009). "New Species of Alstroemeria (Alstroemeriaceae) from Brazil". Novon: A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature. 19 (2): 145–149. doi:10.3417/2007073. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
External links
Data related to Alstroemeria albescens at Wikispecies