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Hymenocallis caribaea

Belladonna Lily, Caribbean Spiderlily
Other regional names: Spider +2 more
  • Spider
  • Spider Lily
  • White Lily
Also known as: Hymenocallis amoena Herb. +18 more
  • Hymenocallis amoena Herb.
  • Hymenocallis amoena var. lorata Herb.
  • Hymenocallis amoena var. princeps Herb.
  • Hymenocallis angusta (Ker Gawl.) Herb.
  • Hymenocallis caribaea f. angustifolia Voss
  • Hymenocallis caribaea var. cinerascens Herb.
  • Hymenocallis caribaea var. declinata (Jacq.) Herb.
  • Hymenocallis caribaea var. patens (Redouté) Herb.
  • Hymenocallis caribaea var. princeps Herb.
  • Hymenocallis cinerascens M.Roem.
  • Hymenocallis declinata (Jacq.) M.Roem.
  • Hymenocallis declinata (Jacq.) Sweet
  • Hymenocallis formosa M.Roem.
  • Hymenocallis obtusata (Griseb.) Pulle
  • Hymenocallis obtusata Griseb. ex Walp.
  • Hymenocallis patens (Redouté) Herb.
  • Hymenocallis sessilis Salisb.
  • Hymenocallis sloanei M.Roem.
  • Hymenocallis speciosa var. fragrans Herb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Amaryllidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.

Hymenocallis caribaea (commonly known as Belladonna-Lily or Caribbean Spiderlily) is a bulbous plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bermuda, French Guiana, Guyana, New South Wales, Sri Lanka, Surinam

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