Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
platypetala
ID:
699850

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

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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.

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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 Amaryllidaceae family

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