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Beach spiderlily

Hymenocallis littoralis

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The Beach spiderlily (Hymenocallis littoralis) is a species in the genus Hymenocallis. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (India, Maldives), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇴 Angola 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Asparagales)

Species

Hymenocallis littoralis (Beach spiderlily)

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Cayman Islands spider-lily

Hymenocallis latifolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beach spiderlily?

The scientific name of Beach spiderlily is Hymenocallis littoralis. It belongs to the genus Hymenocallis.

Where does Beach spiderlily live?

Beach spiderlily is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (India, Maldives), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, India, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Sao Tome and Principe.

What family does Beach spiderlily belong to?

Beach spiderlily (Hymenocallis littoralis) belongs to the genus Hymenocallis, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaryllidaceae.

What kingdom does Beach spiderlily belong to?

Beach spiderlily (Hymenocallis littoralis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Beach spiderlily?

The closest relatives of Beach spiderlily in the genus Hymenocallis include Cayman Islands spider-lily.