Zephyranthes candida
Autumn Zephyrlily, Fairy Lily
Other regional names: Autumn Zephyr Lily +4 more
- Autumn Zephyr Lily
- Flower Of The Western Wind
- Peruvian Swamp Lily
- White Rain Lily
- Zephyr Lily
Also known as: Amaryllis nivea Schult. & Schult.f. +6 more
- Amaryllis nivea Schult. & Schult.f.
- Argyropsis candida (Herb.) M.Roem.
- Atamosco candida (Herb.) Sasaki
- Atamosco candida (Lindl.) Small
- Hippeastrum zephyranthum Christenh. & Byng
- Plectronema candida (Herb.) Raf.
- Zephyranthes nivea (Schult. & Schult.f.) D.Dietr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaryllidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bulbous geophyte.
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Zephyranthes candida (commonly known as Autumn Zephyrlily or Fairy-Lily) is a bulbous plant within the Amaryllidaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Paraguay, Uruguay
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)
Alabama, Bangladesh, Cape Provinces, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Florida, Georgia, India, Korea, Leeward Is., Louisiana, Marianas, Mississippi, Nansei-shoto, Nauru, North Carolina, Peru, Queensland, Seychelles, Society Is., Solomon Is., South Carolina, Texas, Tonga, Tunisia, Windward Is., Zimbabwe