Notice

Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

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 06, 2010 - 09:59 AM | Last updated Jan 07, 2010 - 01:26 PM

Family Tecophilaeaceae
Category
Region of origin

Chile

Synonyms
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Conanthera sp. white 

Confidence level low