Location specific values:
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Plant specific values:
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Lagrimas De La Virgen (Eleutherine bulbosa) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Lagrimas De La Virgen

(Eleutherine bulbosa)

Lagrimas De La Virgen (Eleutherine bulbosa)

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Climate Requirements for Kissimmee, Florida

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 53" - 64" 48" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 82°F - 92°F 92°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 46°F - 71°F 49°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Eleutherine bulbosa, commonly known as "lagrimas de la virgen" ("tears of the virgin"), is an herbaceous perennial herb native to a variety of habitats in tropical Latin America, including the Amazon rainforest and other moist, forested areas in Central and South America. It is also found in southern Mexico. This plant typically grows to a modest height and features a bulbous rootstock from which emerges a large subapical cauline leaf. The flowers of Eleutherine bulbosa are small, white, and stellate, opening in the evening to reveal their delicate beauty.

Eleutherine bulbosa is valued for its medicinal properties, particularly in traditional medicine. It is cultivated for its bulb, which is used in various remedies. The plant thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade, although it can tolerate periods of full sun. It requires consistent moisture but is relatively low-maintenance once established. In cultivation, it is often grown in herb gardens or as part of ethnobotanical collections. While not commonly known for ornamental use, its evening-blooming flowers can add a unique element to nighttime gardens.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Bulbs
  • Height: 0.5-1 feet
  • Width: 0.5-1 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate, Slow
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Semi-deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Border Plant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance, Potted Plant

Natural Habitat

Variety of habitats in tropical Latin America, including the Amazon rainforest and other moist, forested areas

Other Names

Common Names: Onion Grass , Garlic Root , Lagrimas De La Virgen , Manjana , Nkokoloko , Fairy Lily

Scientific Names: Eleutherine bulbosa , Antholyza meriana , Bermudiana bulbosa , Bermudiana congesta , Cipura plicata , Eleutherine americana , Eleutherine americana , Eleutherine anomala , Eleutherine longifolia , Eleutherine plicata

GBIF Accepted Name: Eleutherine bulbosa