Alstroemeria amabilis

Alstroemeria amabilis
Preserved specimen of Alstroemeria amabilis, consisting of stalks with light brown leaves and a yellowed flower
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Alstroemeriaceae
Genus: Alstroemeria
Species:
A. amabilis
Binomial name
Alstroemeria amabilis
M.C.Assis

Alstroemeria amabilis is a species of flowering plant in the family Alstroemeriaceae. It has reddish-orange flowers, and capsule fruits. The species is native to Brazil, and was described in 2003.

Taxonomy

The species was described by Marta Camargo de Assis in 2003.[1]

Distribution

Alstroemeria amabilis is native to the subtropical biome of southern Brazil.[2]

Description

Alstroemeria amabilis is a herb[3] with underground storage organs.[2]

The inflorescence is an umbel-shaped cyme with bracts. The flowers are bell-shaped and reddish-orange. The internal tepals are spotted.[3]

The fruit is a loculicidal capsule. The seeds are spherical, and covered with small protuberances.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Alstroemeria amabilis M.C.Assis". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.
  2. 1 2 "Alstroemeria amabilis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-08-22.
  3. 1 2 3 "Alstroemeria amabilis M.C.Assis". Reflora.jbrj.gov.br. Flora e Funga do Brasil. Retrieved 22 August 2026.

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