Nerine hesseoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hesseoides
ID:
699650
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. South Africa 18: t. 683 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698983
Common Names
- Hesseoides Nerine
- Hesse's Nerine
- Nerine hesseoides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nerine hesseoides (also called Hesse's Nerine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops and grasslands. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are white or pink and have six petals.
Uses & Benefits
Nerine hesseoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, liver and kidney disorders, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nerine hesseoides is a bright pink color and has six petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nerine hesseoides is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows from a rhizome. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizome in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Nerine hesseoides
Nerine hesseoides is native to South Africa. It can be found in rocky areas and grasslands.
Nerine hesseoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerine hesseoides?
Nerine hesseoides
What is the family of Nerine hesseoides?
Amaryllidaceae
Where is Nerine hesseoides native to?
South Africa
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-282185: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.