genus species hybrids perennial plants generally large tall broad leaves generally large red purple flowers genus family subfamily tribe given means knight star lily precisely meant certain years confusion generic names result common mainly genus sold indoor flowering particularly christmas northern hemisphere contrast generic applies south_africa usually grown outdoors genus native tropical subtropical regions americas argentina north mexico caribbean reproduction generally cross propagated seed offset commercial ventures use techniques splitting sections genus intensely bred cultivated early nineteenth century produce large colourful flowers temperate placed outside summer period induced inside winter description protective dry outer layer concentric inner scales leaf bases generally diameter produce seven long lasting deciduous leaves long wide leaves develop flowering rarely persistent flowers arranged flowers supported erect hollow flower stem tall diameter free forming free base depending species large flowers flower native species usually purple red funnel shaped curving downwards upwards tip shape brightly colored outer inner similar appearance different segments unequal united base form short tube usually rudimentary ridge present throat consists thread like close versatile inferior style stigma fruit forms capsule containing seeds dry flattened winged irregularly hardly spherical brown black taxonomy separation taxonomy genus complicated issue properly created type species genus species earlier worked near describing plants growing work refers assumed south african cape precisely known preserved london time south african south american plants placed genus early nineteenth century diverse genus species consider dozen genera today attempts separate different genera work commenced contributions english botanist curtis expanded identifying species new genus leaving species rest species transferred genera created refined descriptions work nomenclature debate key question original type south african plant south american plant correct genus new need found south african genus claimed evidence plant fact south american accepted plant son younger described unpublished soon appearing paper sparked debate half century delayed official transfer species debate involved sides atlantic final outcome decision 14th international botanical congress correct regardless priority ultimately based specimen south african correct south african genus south american genus claim second issue proposed provisional taxon called subsequently correct overlooked genus following genus species allied order preserve widespread usage proposed rejected accepted correct regardless fact priority hybrids hybrids relatively common genera rare conspicuous exception hybrid obtained mexican lily lily lily member tribe originally called given cross number proposed years instance 1870s 1880s considerably reorganised described sections genus included seven number species treated separate genera baker reduced original number species enlarged genus adding genera called subsequently moved included separate sections addition included new species discovered south_america particularly chile classification included species reduced currently widely indistinct boundaries divisions reference baker baker baker selected species november accepts species names include considered probably hybrids include etymology given genus derived ancient greek meaning knight star mounted knight star describe recognized species proposed genus distinguished knight star lily states named knights star lily pursuing idea gave rise fourteen species included connection refers younger named unpublished manuscript west indian species similarity african genus published species known precisely described barbados lily referring composed leaves standing certain period plant flowering like ears flower resemblance horse head derived inform claimed curtis mistake given remarkable likeness view star orders knight hood appearance expressed figure despite speculation definitive explanation thinking instance knight star compared decoration knight order polar star latin word knight confused horse possibly making literary knight term flower compared weapon resembles common decision settled question scientific genus common continues sold described ready bloom holidays belong genus societies devoted genus separate common names describe genus naked lady distribution habitat species concentrated centres diversity main central southern peru argentina eastern slopes nearby foothills species found far north mexico west_indies genus thought originated brazil species found habitat mainly tropical subtropical species found south equator sufficient altitude considered temperate found wide range habitats found prefer sun example species preferring flood areas species prefer drier habitat species require air circulation roots subgenus ecology flowering hybrids valued large ornamental flowers particularly indoor cultivation northern hemisphere winter larger flowers produce largest measure inches produce flower stems measure inches flowers depending flower time wait weeks second flowers usual needs produce large healthy leaves summer growing season send following year described country origin producers different characteristics dutch south african dutch usually produce flowers finished plant begin growing leaves south african usually leaves time hybrids best known producing flowers red pink salmon orange white colors flower colors include yellow pale green variations including different colored stripes edges flowers uniform colors patterns pronounced colors upper lower ones names describe hybrids large flowering dutch types commonly sold single flower large flowering double flower miniature dwarf small flowering suggests tube shaped flowers single double miniature ones typically sold stores holidays december valentine day easter commercially available species sold exotic extremely thin described spider like miniature resemble butterfly unique color pattern broad rose center stripes pale green upper narrow stripes crossed single flower produce hybrids unusual reproduction species generally species genus degree allowing crossing species sterile unable produce seeds sterile producing mother light easily carried surface water ensuring distribution species rainy season species self distributing seed guarantee genetic diversity natural populations widely species examples typical genus commonly mechanism limits self self seeds produced plants furthermore plant generally releases days stigma receptive making cross likely include birds subtropical areas species food plants larvae species including large small flies fungal disease attacking red red leaf spot red fire leaves eaten commonly plant egg pods ground near spring covering plant breeding propagation intense cultivation number species particularly brazil peru occurred beauty size flowers resulting hybrids history breeding began crossed obtaining hybrids later given johnson hardy lily johnson shared work fortunate greenhouse destroyed fire hybrid cultivated mid nineteenth century new hybrid lines followed new species sent europe south_america important strain hybrids produced sons netherlands mid 19th century crossing better hybrids available europe time successful hybrids hybrids arose work british explorer botanist employee plant nursery brought specimens species notable large flowers wide open relatively symmetrical crossing species best strain produced lineage large open specimens flowers nursery dominated commercial development varieties early years twentieth century best hybrids setting standard modern commercial development late 19th early 20th century saw breeding develop united_states particularly texas california florida conjunction major contribution came work hybrids crossed dutch stock produced modern hybrids matching european strains dutch moved south_africa began cultivation come dutch south african sources developed united_states japan israel india brazil australia double flowers japan particularly beautiful list dutch israeli etc depending country origin modern commercial hybrids derived following species propagation main methods seeds twin scales recently commercial scale seeds seed development new increase yield native species seeds generally early summer larger containers require warmth frequent given dormant period seeds breed true plants obtained seeds years bloom propagation best performed offset commercially produce mother form propagation plants grown method years bloom twin scales common commercial propagation method referred twin scales involves division sections separating section twin scales connected basal plate derived grown moist dark till appear recently growing sunlight produce better crop technique plant tissue culture improves propagation decreasing time required reach minimum size start reproductive cycle sections grown artificial media addition plant modern lack dancing queen represents exception genetically related flower colour white shades characteristic non varieties crossed produce conservation following species considered threatened vulnerable degradation natural habitat according red list threatened species argentina argentina peru cultivation species grown inside outside warmer climates bloom year year provided given dormant period cool dark place months water start growing month period tender exposed frost easy grow large rewards small efforts especially bloom inside winter months note grown ground temperate areas usually sold fall early winter bloom bare root best planted pot slightly larger drained organic mix soil plus fiber equal amounts moss sand visible surface soil thirds buried planting requires warm place need light leaves emerge need situated lit cool place needed maintain moderate soil moisture cause root plants fed common contain iron takes place months planting plant leaves continue grow flowers faded outdoors hours direct sunlight plus lightly season progresses help develop year induced yearly mimicking conditions natural environment cool dry winters foliage starts yellow induced water placing plant cool dark place weeks start plants thriving outdoors temperate climates induced northern hemisphere autumn bringing indoors cool environment prior frost leaves usually period flower stem begin emerge weeks brought light inspected fresh soil cutting foliage subsequent care new described best results obtained years hybrids bestseller salmon pink red star holland scarlet white gained uses popular indoor ornamental plants prized large brightly colored flowers including red pink salmon orange white important place trade sale cut flowers plants market dominated netherlands south_africa areas production include israel japan united_states florida brazil produces million annually yielded include anti parasitic activity high content isolated demonstrated properties 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