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: 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.

Distribution

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

Description

Alstroemeria amabilis is a herb with underground storage organs.

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

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

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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