| Eustephia | |
|---|---|
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| Eustephia coccinea | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Amaryllidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Amaryllidoideae |
| Tribe: | Eustephieae |
| Genus: | Eustephia Cav. [1] |
| Type species | |
| Eustephia coccinea Cav. | |
Eustephia is a genus of South American plants in the Amaryllis family. All 6 known species are native to Peru, with the range of one species extending also into Bolivia. [2] [3] [4] [5]
Several names have been coined using the name Eustephia but referring to species now considered better suited to other genera ( Hieronymiella or Phycella ). Here are links to help you find appropriate information
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