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Hippeastrum puniceum is a bulbous plant, producing a clump of 4 - 6 grass-like leaves up to 60cm tall from a globose bulb about 5cm in diameter. It is a parent of many ornamental hybrid plants.
It is commonly grown as an ornamental in tropical and subtropical gardens, and also as a pot plant in cooler zones.
Common Name- Amaryllis,Barbados Lily,Christmas Rose,Dutch Amaryllis,Fire Lily,Lily of the Palace,Ridderstjerne,South African Amaryllis.
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Spermatophyta
Subphylum: Angiospermae
Class: Monocotyledonae
They have basal, strap-shaped leaves with stout, hollow stems that rise 2-3 ft. tall. Each stem bears 2 or more stalked flowers at the top. The flowers are horizontal or drooping, funnel-shaped, and 6-parted, with hybrids available in red, pink, white, salmon, and various bicolors.This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies.
Hippeastrums grow best in full sun or, indoors, with morning sun but not direct afternoon sun. Sun dappled shade or bright shade is best for outdoor plants. They tolerate drought, but keep the soil moist during the active growing season. When planting, bury bulbs neck up with half the bulb above the surface in humus rich, well-draining potting soil mix and space 6 to 12 inches apart.
•It is used in the treatment of stomachaches(Abdominal pain).
•The root is emetic and laxative.
It is used to treat asthma, biliousness, and to induce vomiting.
•An infusion of the flowers is antispasmodic. It is recommended in the treatment of whooping cough.
•The bulb contains alkaloids, including lycorine. It is toxic, especially if eaten in large quantities, causing nausea, vomiting, salivation and possibly diarrhoea.
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