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Lily of the Incas - Alstroemeria

Alstroemeria ligtu flowers, also called  Peruvian lily or Lily of the Incas, is a perennial  plant, introduced  to Sri Lanka as a garden flower. It is native to  South America but have naturalized in many other countries such as United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Alstroemeria Lily blooms 3 to 5 flowers per stem and  pale-violet flowers with black strips on the inner petal. Also has in pink, orange or red, and the Purple colors as hybrid or sub species. Lanceola shape foliage can be variable in shape with hooked or sickle shape called "Falcate". Peruvian lily is a popular flower for flora arrangements and specially use for weddings flowers. The Peruvian lily grows to 2 feet in height and can be cultivate in plant containers.

flowers of peruviana lily
flowers of peruviana lily

Common Classification
Common NamesPeruvian lily, Lily of the Inca, Pale Violet Alstroemeri, Pink Yellow Peruvian Lily
Scientific NameAlstroemeria ligtu subsp. incarnata
Sinhalese NameAlstroemeria
Scientific Classification
FamilyAlstroemeriaceae
GenusAlstroemeria
SpeciesA. ligtu
SynonymAlstroemeria flava,  Alstroemeria stenopetala
Ecology
CategoryOrnamental
Growth HabitSmall - Shrub Status - (Native)Introduced
DurationPerennial Status - (Control)Cultivate
Propriety
Culinary / Edible NoOther useCut Flowers
Use as HerbNoPoisoned / ToxinYes
Identification
Buds leaves of peruviana lilyLeaves and buds of Peruvian Lily
Fruits
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