Zephyranthes subg. Zephyranthes
Zephyranthes subg. Zephyranthes is a subgenus of the genus Zephyranthes in the amaryllis family of flowering plants.[1][2] DescriptionVegetative characteristicsSpecies in the genus are bulbous, 4–50 cm tall plants with or ovoid, globose, or pyriform bulbs. The annual or persistent, linear leaves are 10–30(–60) cm long, and (1–)2–9(–13) mm wide.[1] Generative characteristicsThe 1–2 flowered inflorescence bears actinomorphic or zygomorphic flowers. The stigma is trifid to trilobed. The capsule fruit bears papery, black, flat, sometimes winged seeds.[1] CytologyThe basic chromosome number is x = 6.[3] Various chromosome counts have been observed: 2n = 12, 14, 20, 24, 28, 30, 32, 36, 38, 48, 54, 60, 72, 110.[1] TaxonomyThe subgenus name is an autonym.[2] SpeciesAbout 150 species are recognised:[1]
DistributionMexico is a centre of diversity of Zephyranthes subg. Zephyranthes.[4] References
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