Status:
valid
Authors:
G.McNeil
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 37: 267 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699183
Common Names
- Nerine platypetala
- Platypetala Nerine
- Platypetala Nerine
Description
Nerine platypetala (also called Broad-petalled Nerine, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with bright pink, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the southern and eastern parts of Australia and grows in grassy and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nerine platypetala is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has also been used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomach problems, and liver diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nerine platypetala has white to pale blue flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nerine platypetala is a bulbous perennial that grows in sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The bulbs should be divided into smaller bulbs and replanted in the same area.
Where to Find Nerine platypetala
Nerine platypetala can be found in rocky slopes and grasslands in South Africa.
Nerine platypetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerine platypetala?
Nerine platypetala
What is the common name of Nerine platypetala?
Broad-petalled Nerine
What is the habitat of Nerine platypetala?
It is found in rocky grasslands in 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,