Nerine krigei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
krigei
ID:
699574
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.F.Barker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
S. African Gard. 22: 137 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698907
Common Names
- Krigei Nerine
- Nerine krigei
- Nerine Krigei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Nerine laticoma krigei (W.F.Barker) Traub [unknown]
Description
Nerine krigei (also called Krige's Nerine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping rhizome and grows up to 30 cm tall. The flowers are bell-shaped and can be white, pink, or yellow in color. It is found in grassy meadows, forests, and alpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nerine krigei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, liver problems, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nerine krigei sub. falcata (W.F.Barker) G.D.DuncanFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nerine krigei has a bright pink flower with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.
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Nerine krigei is a perennial plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division of the rootstock in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.
Where to Find Nerine krigei
Nerine krigei can be found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
Nerine krigei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerine krigei?
Nerine krigei
Where is Nerine krigei native to?
South Africa
What is the common name of Nerine krigei?
Krige's Nerine
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-282178: Based on the initial data import
Winsome Fanny Barker (1907-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.F.Barker' in the authors string.