Nerine pancratioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pancratioides
ID:
699905
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 10: 576 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699238
Common Names
- Pancratioides Nerine
- Nerine pancratioides
- Nerine pancratioidea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Nerine schlechteri Baker [unknown]
Description
Nerine pancratioides (also called Pancratioides Nerine, among many other common names) is a perennial bulbous plant native to the mountains of South Africa. It grows in rocky, alpine habitats and has bright pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Nerine pancratioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to treat fever, malaria, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nerine pancratioides are bright pink and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nerine pancratioides is a bulbous perennial that grows in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Nerine pancratioides
Nerine pancratioides is native to the Mediterranean region, including the Iberian Peninsula, the Balearic Islands, and Corsica.
Nerine pancratioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerine pancratioides?
Nerine pancratioides
What is the common name of Nerine pancratioides?
Pancratioides Nerine
Where does Nerine pancratioides grow?
It grows in the mountains of 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-282209: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.