Bulbs Of Central and South America, south american bulbs, phaedranassa, stenomesson, eucrosia, eustephia, hymenocallis, cypella, herbertia, gelasine, habranthus

4000 Phaedranassa dubia ---- Each: $20.00
Umbels of 6 or 7 flowers on 18" stems. The flowers are a rich glowing pink
with green tips to the petals and a yellow band that separates the green from
the pink areas. Zone 8-10.   Ecuador

4003 Phaedranassa glauciflora --- Each: $35.00 SOLD OUT
The leaves, stems and even the flowers of this lovely species are all
covered in a dusty bloom. FEW AVAILABLE

4010 Phaedranassa tunguraguae ---- Each: $20.00
The tubular flowers are deep pink with green tips and a green ovary,
and lack the yellow band of P. dubia. FEW AVAILABLE

4020 Phaedranassa viridiflora    ---- Each: $14.00
The flared yellow flowers are tipped with green. Zone 8-10. Ecuador.

4035 Stenomesson cf. coccineum ---- Each: $20.00
This beautiful Stenomesson has deep green elliptical leaves and pendulous
bell-shaped flowers of a bright scarlet. Peru.

4030 Stenomesson incarnatum - Apricot Form ---- Each: $35.00
The leaves of this Stenomesson are light green, and the umbels of flared tubular
flowers are light apricot tipped green, each flower as long as 6”. S. incarnatum
is extremely vigorous. Bolivia/Peru. FEW AVAILABLE

4040 Stenomesson pearcei ---- Each: $15.00
This handsome Stenomesson has elliptical bright green leaves and umbels of
very large flared primrose-yellow flowers on 18-24" stems. Bolivia/Peru.

4050 Stenomesson variegatum - Red Form   ---- Each: $20.00
Quite different from S. pearcei, having strap-shaped greyish leaves and umbels
of large tubular flowers of vibrant coral, tipped with green.

4055 Stenomesson variegatum - Orange Form ---- Each: $20.00
A beautiful pale orange form of this wonderful species.

4060 Stenomesson variegatum - Yellow Form ---- Each: $20.00
The leaves of this Stenomesson are greyish green, and the large umbels
of flared tubular flowers are deep yellow tipped with green. A beautiful
and unusual form of this lovely species.

4101 Eucrosia aurantiaca -- Each: $65.00
This stunning bulb has huge umbels of bright yellow and green flowers.
Equal in beauty to E. mirabilis. Ecuador.. FEW AVAILABLE

4100 Eucrosia bicolor      --- Each: $14.00 SOLD OUT
This lovely Eucrosia has orange flowers with long feathery protruding
stamens. Now being developed as a cut flower, E. bicolor is a stunning addition to
a greenhouse or warm garden. The small bulbs are flowering size.

4102 Eucrosia dodsonii -- Each: $45.00 SOLD OUT
NEW -- From Ecuador, this lovely species has yellow flowers.

4103 Eucrosia eucrosioides -- Not available yet
The flowers are orangey-red, with long protruding green stamens. Ecuador.

4120 Eucrosia mirabilis     ---- Each: $15.00 Small bulbs
From Peru, Eucrosia mirabilis has been described as one of the most
spectacular bulbs in cultivation. The umbels consist of greenish flowers in a
symmetrical arrangement, with stamens that protrude as much as 5” beyond
the flower tube.

5105 Eustephia darwinii ---- Each: $15.00
From mountain forests in Peru near Cuzco, E. darwinii produces its
marvellous flowers in the autumn. A very rare bulb, but easy to grow.
Bulbs are not mature.

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Bulbs of Central and
South America

Phaedranassa

A small genus of strikingly beautiful bulbs that are rarely seen in cultivation.
Flowers are produced in an umbel and are tubular, most often in glowing
shades of deep pink or, more rarely, yellow. In their native habitat (Ecuador
and Colombia) they grow in mountain rainforests, blooming after periods of
drought. They can be brought to flower in cultivation by withholding water
for two months to simulate these conditions. Suitable for cool greenhouse,
container culture, or as a garden plant in mild climates. SHIPS YEAR
ROUND

Stenomesson

Rauhia

4315 Rauhia decora -- Not available this year
Possibly the most beautiful Rauhia, with white flowers tinted green,
and long protruding stamens.

4316 Rauhia multiflora -- Not available this year
The numerous jade green flowers are held in an umbel.

4310 Rauhia staminosa -- Not available this year
Thick glaucous leaves and graceful jade green flowers
that are held in an umbel.

Eucrosia and Eustephia

A large and variable genus of handsome bulbous plants found
mostly in the Central Andes. As with Phaedranassa, some
bloom more reliably after a dry dormancy. Stenomesson prefer
moderate temperatures (less than 80° F), and if kept dry and
dormant in the winter can take light frost. Suitable for cool
greenhouse or outdoors in mild climates. Zone 7-9. SHIPS
YEAR ROUND For a posting on Stenomesson, see our blog at:
www.thebulbmaven.typepad.com

Eucrosia is a small genus of bulbs that are mostly native to Peru and Ecuador, where they
grow in stamens, sometimes protruding from the flower tube by as much as five or six
inches. The neat, symmetrical arrangement of the umbel, with the flowers evenly spaced all
around the stem, together with the lacy protruding stamens give Eucrosis a most exotic and
unusual appearance. Given warm conditions, these bulbs are not hard to grow, but they do
require greenhouse conditions in areas with cool or cold winters.
SHIPS YEAR ROUND For a posting on Eucrosia, go to www.thebulbmaven.typepad com

A small genus of bulbs native to Peru that are very rarely seen in cultivation. The
elegant greenish tubular flowers are usually produced in the late winter or spring and
are followed by large leathery elliptical leaves. Native to warm regions, they require
greenhouse conditions in most climates and must be kept dry during dormancy.

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Stenomesson incarnatum

Phaedranassa dubia

Eucrosia mirabilis

Rauhia decora

Arisaema
Arum
Calostemma
Canarina
Crocus
Lapiedra
Leucojum
Lycoris
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Bruns vigia
Boophane
Crinum
Cyrtanthus
Ferraria
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Gloriosa
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Ixia
Lachenalia
Moraea
Nerine
Oxalis A-F
Oxalis G-O
Oxalis P-Z
Oxalis obtusa
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Phycella

Phycella is a small genus of bulbs in the Family Amaryllidacea from the Chilean Andes. In appearance they
are similar to Eustephia and Phaedranassa with tubular flowers, but lacking the green tips. Leaves are strap
shaped.. They are most closely related to Rhodophiala. SHIPS YEAR ROUND

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4317 Phycella australis -- Each: $20.00 SOLD OUT
NEW -- Umbels of deep red tubular floswers that flare at the tips. Rarely
available.

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PICTURE

Urceolina

This is a small genus of bulbs from the Peruvian Andes. Most members of this genus have been
moved to Stenomesson, but the species listed below is still classified as Urceolina.. It grows in the
warm, humid forests of the lower slopes of the Andes. Needs warm frost-free growing conditions.

4328 Urceolina microcrater -- Each: $ 55.00 FEW AVAILABLE SOLD OUT
NEW -- A stunning bulb from the Peruvian Andes with pendulous flowers that are bright yellow
tipped with green. Not to be confused with the orange flowered U. miniata (or U. urceolata) in
circulation which is felt to be virused. Very rare.