Traubia modesta (Phil.) Rav.

Dennis Tsang (April 19, 2007)
Hong Kong

P. Ravenna

A just-opened flower showing its anthers before dehiscence.

Dennis Tsang

Traubia modesta:
Synonym:

Rhodophiala modesta R.A.Phil., Anales Univ. Chile 43: 544, 1873
Hippeastrum modestum (Phil.)Baker, Journ.Bot. 16: 83, 1878
Lapiedra chilensis F.Phil., Anales Univ.Chile 93: 144, 1896
Amaryllis modesta (Phil.)Traub et Uphof, Herbertia 5: 123, 1938
Traubia chilensis (Phil.)Moldenke, Pl.Life 19: 55, 1963

Origin: Provinces of Coquimbo, O’Higgins and Aconcagua, Chile.
Habitat: From coastal grassland to open hillside meadows. Full sun.
Conservation: T. modesta is in danger of extinction due to habitat destruction.
Cultivation: Bulbs enjoy full sun and sandy soil. Hardy to USDA Zones 9 and 10. Flowering Summer and Autumn.
Further reading: Plant Life 1974, Plant Life 1975.

Dennis Tsang (31 Jul 2003)
Hong Kong