Hymenocallis acutifolia explained

Hymenocallis acutifolia is a plant species first described in 1826 with the name Hymenocallis littoralis var. acutifolia.^[1] It is endemic to Mexico, known from the States of Oaxaca, Michoacán, Jalisco, Veracruz, Puebla, and Nayarit.^{[2] [3]}

Etymology

The specific epithet acutifolia, from the Latin acutus meaning "sharp" and folius meaning "leaf", means with pointed leaves.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/488850#page/42/mode/1up Herbert, William. 1826. Botanical Magazine 53: under plate 2621
2. http://www.tropicos.org/Name/50002528?tab=specimens Tropicos, specimen listings for Hymenocallis acutifolia
3. García-Mendoza, A. J. & J. A. Meave. 2011. Diversidad Florística de Oaxaca: de Musgos a Angispermas 1–351. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria.
4. Coprosma acutifolia. (n.d.). New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved August 16, 2024, from https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/coprosma-acutifolia/
5. Glossary A-B – The Bible of Botany. (n.d.). Retrieved August 16, 2024, from https://bibleofbotany.com/index/glossary-introduction/glossary-a-l/
6. Jacaranda acutifolia. (n.d.). Flowers in Israel. Retrieved August 16, 2024, from http://www.flowersinisrael.com/Jacarandaacutifolia_page.htm