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parrot-lily
Scientific Name: Alstroemeria pulchella
Family: Liliaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Parrot Lily (Alstroemeria psittacina)
The Parrot Lily, scientifically known as Alstroemeria psittacina, is a striking plant celebrated for its exotic, feathery blooms that bear a resemblance to parrots. It's a tuberous perennial that adds a touch of the tropics to gardens.
Common Names
- Parrot Lily
- Peruvian Lily
- Parrot Flower
- Lily of the Incas
- Princess Lily
- Red Parrot Beak
- New Zealand Christmas Bell/Bells
- Parrot Alstroemeria
- Inca Lily
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Alstroemeria psittacina
- Family: Amaryllidaceae (Amaryllis Family) or Alstroemeriaceae (depending on the source)
- Synonyms: The text also mentions Alstroemeria pulchella, which appears to be used synonymously in some contexts.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Cerrado region of Brazil.
Morphological Characteristics
- Tuberous perennial.
- Grows to a height of approximately 1 to 2 feet.
- Features erect, purple-mottled stems.
- Leaves are linear to lance-shaped and dark green.
- Produces trumpet-shaped flowers with red flowers tipped in green and white.
Ecological Role
- One source describes it as a "tough, aggressive cultivar."
Quirky Facts
- The flowers' resemblance to parrots is a key characteristic, reflected in several of its common names.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society): Provides information on growing Alstroemeria psittacina.
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Alstroemeria haemantha.