Ismene narcissiflora
Basket Flower, Peruvian Daffodil
Also known as: Hymenocallis calathina (Herb.) G.Nicholson +9 more
- Hymenocallis calathina (Herb.) G.Nicholson
- Hymenocallis narcissiflora (Jacq.) J.F.Macbr.
- Ismene calathiformis (Redouté) M.Roem.
- Ismene calathina Herb.
- Ismene calathina subsp. grandiflora J.R.Duncan & V.C.Davies
- Ismene tagliabuei M.Roem.
- Pancratium calathiforme F.Delaroche
- Pancratium calathiforme Redouté
- Pancratium narcissiflorum Jacq.
- Siphotoma calathina (Herb.) Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaryllidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.
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Ismene narcissiflora (commonly known as Basket-Flower or Peruvian-daffodil) is a bulbous plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. Originating 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)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Peru
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Zimbabwe