Griffinia ornataGriffinia ornata is a bulbous plant in the family Amaryllidaceae endemic to Brazil.DescriptionVegetative characteristicsGriffinia ornata is a bulbous, up to 1 m tall plant with ovate, 7–10 cm wide bulbs bearing 6–8 elliptic-oblong leaves, which are among the largest leaves of its genus.Generative characteristicsThe 18–24 pedicellate, white to lilac flowers are produced on 30–45 cm tall scapes. The inflorescence is 20–23 cm wide.TaxonomyIt was published by Thomas Moore in 1876. One source regards it as a synonym of ''Griffinia intermedia''EtymologyThe specific epithet ornata, from the Latin adjective ornatus, means ornate, decorated, or beautiful.ConservationIt is a rare species threatened with extinction.EcologyHabitatIt occurs in lowland forests.HerbivoryThe larvae of the moth species Xanthopastis timais feeds on Griffinia ornata.