Conanthera species white
Conanthera is a genus of 5 recognised species of bulbous perennials from Chile. Most species have purple flowers although Conanthera campanulata Lindl., which see for more detail, occurs naturally in a white flowered form and this is a possibility. Perhaps a more likely identification is Conanthera parvula (Phil.) M.Muñoz, a species with white flowers with purple markings, or Conanthera urceolatata Rav., a species growing to 5cm with a stout stem and drooping umbel of pinkish-white flowers. The remaining recognised species are Conanthera bifolia Ruiz & Pav. and C. trimaculata (D.Don) Lindl., both with mauvish-purple flowers. [www.chileflora.com].
Horticultural & Botanical History
No data.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [B.73/1843].
Notes
Conanthera albiflora Cham. & Schltdl. (1831) = Echeandia terniflora Ortega
Conanthera alba Grau was described from Chile in 1989.
Published Jan 05, 2010 - 10:59 PM | Last updated Jan 07, 2010 - 02:26 AM
| Family | Tecophilaeaceae |
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| Region of origin | Chile |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Conanthera sp. white |
| Confidence level | low |