What is another word for Genus Hippeastrum?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs hˈɪpiːstɹəm] (IPA) 
The genus Hippeastrum is commonly known as the amaryllis plant. This beautiful flowering plant has a number of synonyms, including Amaryllis, Sprekelia, and Zephyranthes. The name Amaryllis originates from Greek mythology, where Amaryllis was a shepherdess who fell in love with a shepherd named Alteo. Sprekelia comes from the surname of a Dutch botanist, Johan Herman Sprengel, who discovered the plant in Mexico. Zephyranthes is a synonym that is more commonly applied to a related group of bulbous plants, which are typically smaller and have smaller flowers. Whatever name they go by, Hippeastrum plants are beloved for their large, showy flowers and easy-to-grow nature.
