Proiphys (Proiphys)
Description
Proiphys is a genus of herbaceous, perennial and bulbous plants in the family Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. It includes 4 known species that are native to Southeast Asia, Papuasia, and Australia. Their flowers and leaves make them desirable garden subjects, but they are not widely cultivated as ornamental plants. These plants, which grow from bulbs, are not widely used in horticulture, yet the large, deeply-veined leaves which are produced on long petioles make them desirable garden subjects. The fragrant white flowers are produced in umbel-like clusters on long stems. They open in succession over a prolonged period and last well. The fruits that develop on the flower heads often germinate on the plant (new plants can be grown from these). They contain one to several fleshy seeds. Plants die back to an underground bulb during winter and should not be disturbed at this time.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Order: Asparagales
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Family: Amaranthaceae
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Genus: Proiphys
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