Alstroemeria angustifolia
Species of flowering plant
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Alstroemeria angustifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Alstroemeriaceae. It is a tuberous plant native to Chile. There are two subspecies.
| Alstroemeria angustifolia | |
|---|---|
| Alstroemeria angustifolia subsp. angustifolia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Alstroemeriaceae |
| Genus: | Alstroemeria |
| Species: | A. angustifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Alstroemeria angustifolia | |
| Subspecies[1] | |
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Taxonomy
Alstroemeria angustifolia was described by William Herbert in 1837.[2]
There are two recognised subspecies:[1]
Distribution
Alstroemeria angustifolia is native to the subtropical biome of northern and central Chile.[1]
Description
Alstroemeria angustifolia is tuberous, and has underground storage organs.[1]