Plant · GBIF taxon 2753786
Alstroemeria aurea
alstroemeria aureaAlso known as Golden Peruvian Lily, Chilean Lily, Yellow Alstroemeria
Golden Peruvian lilies brighten temperate forest edges and mountain slopes with clusters of vivid, trumpet-shaped orange and yellow flowers marked by dark nectar lines. Beneath the soil, a spreading network of starchy tubers allows clump colonies to persist through harsh winters and resprout vigorously each spring. Leaves along the upright stems exhibit resupination, twisting 180 degrees at the base so the underside faces upward.
FloweringPerennialOrnamental
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthetic
Predators
- Slugs
- Snails
- Aphids
ThreatsHabitat degradation in native regions and potential invasive spreading elsewhere
HabitatsTemperate forests, woodland margins, and alpine slopes
Life spanPerennial (tuberous roots live indefinitely)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderLiliales
- FamilyAlstroemeriaceae
- GenusAlstroemeria
- Speciesalstroemeria aurea
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
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- Why interaction risk is high
- Sap contains tuliposide which irritates skin and causes stomach distress if ingested; wear gloves when cutting stems.
- Why it is dangerous
- Contains tuliposide compounds that cause allergic contact dermatitis upon sap contact and gastrointestinal upset if consumed.
- How to recognize a risky encounter
- Recognized by clusters of golden-yellow to deep orange trumpet flowers with dark flecks on upright leafy stems.
- What to do
- Wear gardening gloves when cutting or pruning foliage, and keep plants away from domestic pets.
Responsible observation
- Garden planting: Position tubers in well-draining soil where plants receive full morning sun and afternoon shade.
- Cut flowers: Pull stems cleanly from the crown rather than cutting to encourage new stem production.
- Handling precaution: Wear gloves when cutting stems to prevent skin rashes from milky sap.
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