Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 36: 365 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697973
Common Names
- Bowden's Guernsey Lily
- Nerine bowdenii
- Bowden's Nerine
Synonyms
- Nerine veitchii auct. [deprecated]
Description
Nerine bowdenii (also called Bowden's Nerine, among many other common names) is a perennial bulbous plant native to South Africa. It is found in rocky grasslands and open forests. It has a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem with a cluster of flowers at the top.
Uses & Benefits
Nerine bowdenii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, fever, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nerine bowdenii sub. wellsii C.A.Norris ex G.D.Duncan
Nerine bowdenii sub. bowdenii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nerine bowdenii is a bright pink, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nerine bowdenii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring, while cuttings can be taken in the summer or fall. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Nerine bowdenii
Nerine bowdenii can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Free State.
Nerine bowdenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerine bowdenii?
Nerine bowdenii
What is the common name of Nerine bowdenii?
Bowden's Nerine
What is the natural habitat of Nerine bowdenii?
Arid and semi-arid regions
Species in the Nerine genus
Nerine marincowitzii,
Nerine appendiculata,
Nerine angustifolia,
Nerine filifolia,
Nerine filamentosa,
Nerine bowdenii,
Nerine versicolor,
Nerine undulata,
Nerine transvaalensis,
Nerine sarniensis,
Nerine laticoma,
Nerine krigei,
Nerine humilis,
Nerine hesseoides,
Nerine gracilis,
Nerine gibsonii,
Nerine gaberonensis,
Nerine frithii,
Nerine ridleyi,
Nerine rehmannii,
Nerine masoniorum,
Nerine pudica,
Nerine platypetala,
Nerine pancratioides,
Nerine pusilla,
Nerine laticoma,
Nerine macmasteri,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis,
Acis longifolia,
Acis rosea,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis fabrei,
Acis nicaeensis,
Acis tingitana,
Acis trichophylla,
Acis valentina,
Acis ionica,
Agapanthus africanus,
Agapanthus campanulatus,
Agapanthus caulescens,
Agapanthus coddii,
Agapanthus inapertus,
Agapanthus praecox,
Agapanthus walshii,
Allium aaseae,
Allium abramsii,
Allium acidoides,
Allium aciphyllum,
Allium acuminatum,
Allium acutiflorum,
Allium aegilicum,
Allium affine,
Allium afghanicum,
Allium aflatunense,
Allium agrigentinum,
Allium akaka,
Allium alabasicum,
Allium alaicum,
Allium albiflorum,
Allium albotunicatum,
Allium albovianum,
Allium alexandrae,
Allium alexeianum,
Allium alibile,
Allium alpinarii,
Allium altaicum,
Allium altissimum,
Allium altyncolicum,
Allium amethystinum,
Allium ampeloprasum,
Allium amphibolum,
Allium amplectens,
Allium anacoleum,
Allium anatolicum,
Allium anceps,
Allium angulosum,
Allium anisopodium,