Hippeastrum morelianum

Atibaia, Brazil

Atibaia, Brazil

Dr. Alan Meerow (May 10, 2006)

Hippeastrum morelianum : Native to the Brasilian states of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais. This species grows usually on rocks in humus deposits, in areas partially shaded by low shrubs. The attached image shows a narrow petalled form from rocky hillslopes in central Minas Gerais.

Dennis Tsang (9 Oct 2002)
Hong Kong

Habitat de Hippeastrum morelianum, se encuentra cerca de las cascadas/cataratas y los arroyos en sitios oscuros a 1000 m s.n.m. en el estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil

Habitat of Hippeastrum morelianum, found near waterfalls and stream courses in shady locations to 1000 m in Minas Gerais, Brazil