Proiphys
Proiphys is a genus of herbaceous, perennial and bulbous plants in the family Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Amaryllidoideae. It includes 5 accepted species that are native to Southeast Asia, Papuasia, and Australia.
;Species
- Proiphys alba Mabb. - New Guinea, Qld, NT, WA
- Proiphys amboinensis Herb. - Thailand, Philippines, Sulawesi, Lesser Sunda Islands, Papuasia, Qld, WA; known as "Cardwell Lily"
- Proiphys cunninghamii Mabb. - Qld, NSW; known as "Brisbane Lily" or "Moreton Bay Lily"
- Proiphys infundibularis D.L.Jones & Dowe - Qld
- Proiphys kimberleyensis M.D.Barrett & R.L.Barrett - Northwestern Australia
Uses
Their flowers and leaves make them desirable garden subjects, but they are not widely cultivated as ornamental plants.
