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Alstroemeria pygmaea

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Alstroemeria pygmaea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Liliales
Family: Alstroemeriaceae
Genus: Alstroemeria
Species:
A. pygmaea
Binomial name
Alstroemeria pygmaea
Synonyms

Schickendantzia pygmaea (Herb.) Speg. Schickendantzia hieronymi Pax Alstroemeria ligtu pygmaea

Alstroemeria pygmaea, also known as the peruvian lily, is a species of small monocotyledonous plant in the genus Alstroemeria, and in the family Alstroemeriaceae. A. pygaea was described by William Herbert in 1837.[1] The species leaves are a gray-green color with one deep yellow flowers. The leaves stems are narrow and are twisted at the base with thick tuberous roots.[2]

Distribution

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A. pygmaea is found in South America, from Peru to NW Argentina. They live at a elevation of 3500 meters to 4420 meters.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Catalogue of life".
  2. ^ Leeth, Frederick (2016-09-18). "Alstroemeria pygmaea ( Peruvian lily )". Backyard Gardener. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  3. ^ Roskov, Y.; Kunze, T.; Orrell, T.; Abucay, L.; Paglinawan, L.; Culham, A.; Bailly, N.; Kirk, P.; Bourgoin, T.; Baillargeon, G.; Decock, W.; De Wever, A.; Didžiulis, V., eds. (2014). "Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2014 Annual Checklist". Species 2000: Reading, UK. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Home". Alpine Garden Society. Retrieved 2023-11-09.

Further reading

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  • Herb., 1837. In: Amaryllidaceae : 100