Sprekelia Explained

Sprekelia is a genus of Mesoamerican plants in the Amaryllis family, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. Sprekelia plants are sometimes called Aztec lilies or Jacobean lilies although they are not true lilies.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] This genus has been submerged in Zephyranthes, but is accepted by Plants of the World Online with a single species, Sprekelia formosissima,[6] endemic to Mexico.

Taxonomy

This genus is named after Johann Heinrich von Spreckelsen (1691–1764), who supplied the plants to Lorenz Heister.[7] Sprekelia is placed in tribe Hippeastreae, subtribe Hippeastrinae., a single species is accepted by Plants of the World Online, Sprekelia formosissima.[6] S. formosissima was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 as Amaryllis formosissima and transferred to Sprekelia by William Herbert in 1821.[8]

There are crosses between the genera Hippeastrum and Sprekelia, referred to as "x Hippeastrelia",[9] as well as at least one cross between the three genera Hippeastrum, Sprekelia, and Zephyranthes, x Howardara.[10]

Species formerly included

Species formerly placed in Sprekelia but now accepted elsewhere include:[11]

Distribution

Sprekelia formosissima is endemic to Mexico. It has been introduced to the Mariana Islands.[12]

Cultivation

Sprekelia formosissima is common in cultivation, planted in warm climates or raised in pots in colder climates, or planted and lifted, much as the gladiolus. Even when well grown, bulbs often do not bloom every year.[13] [14] The Royal Horticultural Society recommends it as an interesting choice for heated conservatories or greenhouses.[15] It is available from commercial suppliers.

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Espejo Serena, A. & López-Ferrari, A.R. (1993). Las Monocotiledóneas Mexicanas una Sinopsis Florística 1(1): 1-76. Consejo Nacional de la Flora de México, México D.F.
  2. Nelson Sutherland, C.H. (2008). Catálogo de las plantes vasculares de Honduras. Espermatofitas: 1-1576. SERNA/Guaymuras, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
  3. López Patiño, E.J., Szeszko, D.R., Rascala Pérez, J. & Beltrán Retis, A.S. (2012). The flora of the Tenacingo-Malinalco-Zumpahuacán protected natural area, state of Mexico, Mexico. Harvard Papers in Botany 17: 65-167.
  4. http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SPFO4 United States Department of Agriculture Plants Profile, Sprekelia formosissima (L.) Herb., Jacobean Lily
  5. Web site: Sprekelia formosissima Aztec lily . 2022 . The Royal Horticultural Society . 7 March 2022 . Other common names; Jacobean lily, Mexican fire lily, orchid lily, St James lily, St James's cross lily, Jacobean amaryllis .
  6. Web site: Sprekelia Heist.. . Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2023-01-30 .
  7. Heister, Lorenz 1755. Geschreibung eines neuen Geschlechts 15, 19.
  8. Web site: Sprekelia formosissima (L.) Herb.. . International Plant Names Index . 2023-01-30 .
  9. Web site: ×Hippeastrelia Pacific Bulb Society . 2023-01-30 . www.pacificbulbsociety.org.
  10. Web site: × Howardara Lehmiller . . 2023-01-31 .
  11. Web site: Search for Sprekelia . Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2023-01-30 .
  12. Web site: 'Sprekelia formosissima (L.) Herb.. . Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2023-01-30 .
  13. http://www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com/summer/productview/?sku=95-01 Brent And Becky's Bulbs: Product Profile - Sprekelia - formosissima
  14. http://www.shieldsgardens.com/amaryllids/Sprekelia.html Shields Gardens The Amaryllis Family: Sprekelia
  15. Web site: Warm conservatory and greenhouse plants . 2022 . The Royal Horticultural Society . 7 March 2022 .

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