Different colored Inca lily
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Different colored Inca lily ( Alstroemeria versicolor ) |
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The multi-colored Inca lily ( Alstroemeria versicolor ) is a species of the Inca lily ( Alstroemeria ) in the family of the Inca lily plants (Alstroemeriaceae).
features
The differently colored Inca lily is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches heights of 15 to 50 centimeters. It forms a rhizome and tuber roots. The leaves are not twisted, narrowly lanceolate to linear, pointed and measure 1.2 to 8 × 25 to 35 centimeters.
The inflorescence is usually two- to three-flowered (one to five-flowered) and contains two to three bracts . The hermaphrodite, zygomorphic flower is threefold. The outer tepals are about 3 centimeters long and yellow to brownish yellow in color.
The flowering period extends from June to July.
The number of chromosomes is 2n = 16.
Occurrence
The multi-colored Inca lily occurs in Chile in the range from 34 ° to 36 ° south latitude in stony river valleys at altitudes of 250 to 1700 meters.
use
The different colored Inca lily is rarely used as an ornamental plant in borders or as a cut flower. The underground parts of the plant are eaten raw or cooked; they contain a lot of strength.
supporting documents
literature
- Eckehart J. Jäger, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd K. Müller (eds.): Rothmaler excursion flora from Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants. Spectrum Academic Publishing House, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8 .
Individual evidence
- ^ Alstroemeria versicolor at Tropicos.org. In: IPCN Chromosome Reports . Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis
- ↑ Entry in Plants for a Future. (engl.)
