Griffinia ornata is a bulbous plant in the family Amaryllidaceae endemic to Brazil.
Description.
Vegetative characteristics.
"Griffinia 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 characteristics.
The 18–24 pedicellate, white to lilac flowers are produced on 30–45 cm tall scapes. The inflorescence is 20–23 cm wide.
Taxonomy.
It was published by Thomas Moore in 1876. One source regards it as a synonym of "Griffinia intermedia" 
Etymology.
The specific epithet "ornata", from the Latin adjective "ornatus", means ornate, decorated, or beautiful.
Conservation.
It is a rare species threatened with extinction.
Ecology.
Habitat.
It occurs in lowland forests.
Herbivory.
The larvae of the moth species "Xanthopastis timais" feeds on "Griffinia ornata".