Sprekelia formosissima

Sprekelia formosissima (syn. Amaryllis formosissima), the Aztec lily, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to Mexico, and introduced to the Marianas.[1][2] The Royal Horticultural Society recommends it as an interesting choice for heated conservatories or greenhouses.[3] It is available from commercial suppliers.[2]

Sprekelia formosissima
Close-up of flower
Massed
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
Genus: Sprekelia
Species:
S. formosissima
Binomial name
Sprekelia formosissima
Synonyms[1]
List
    • Amaryllis formosa Salisb.
    • Amaryllis formosissima L.
    • Amaryllis karwinskii Zucc.
    • Hippeastrum formosissimum (L.) P.J.S.Cramer
    • Hippeastrum glaucum (Lindl.) Christenh. & Byng
    • Narcissus jacobaea G.Edwards
    • Sprekelia clintiae Traub
    • Sprekelia glauca Lindl.
    • Sprekelia heisteri Trew ex Kunth
    • Sprekelia karwinskii (Zucc.) M.Roem.
    • Sprekelia ringens C.Morren
    • Sprekelia stenopetala Lem.

References
  1. "Sprekelia formosissima (L.) Herb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  2. "Sprekelia formosissima Aztec lily". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022. Other common names; Jacobean lily, Mexican fire lily, orchid lily, St James lily, St James's cross lily, Jacobean amaryllis
  3. "Warm conservatory and greenhouse plants". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022.


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