Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
766781

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 9: 711 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766114

Common Names

  • Fragrans Drimia
  • Fragrans Star Lily
  • Fragrans White Lily

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Description

Drimia fragrans (also called Fragrant Drimia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, and is commonly found in moist forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Drimia fragrans is often used as an ornamental plant in homes and offices. It is also known to help reduce stress and anxiety, and can be used to purify the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Drimia fragrans is white and star-shaped with 6 petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and long with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drimia fragrans can be propagated from seed or by division. It should be grown in well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be fertilized regularly and watered when the soil is dry. It is also important to protect it from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Drimia fragrans

Drimia fragrans is native to South Africa.

Drimia fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drimia fragrans?

Drimia fragrans

What is the common name of Drimia fragrans?

Fragrant Drimia

What is the natural habitat of Drimia fragrans?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Drimia genus

Drimia albiflora, Drimia altissima, Drimia anomala, Drimia arenicola, Drimia brachystachys, Drimia calcarata, Drimia capensis, Drimia ciliata, Drimia congesta, Drimia convallarioides, Drimia cyanelloides, Drimia delagoensis, Drimia dregei, Drimia elata, Drimia exigua, Drimia exuviata, Drimia fasciata, Drimia fragrans, Drimia fugax, Drimia glaucescens, Drimia haworthioides, Drimia hesperantha, Drimia hockii, Drimia hyacinthoides, Drimia indica, Drimia intricata, Drimia involuta, Drimia karooica, Drimia kniphofioides, Drimia laxiflora, Drimia ledermannii, Drimia macrantha, Drimia macrocentra, Drimia maritima, Drimia multifolia, Drimia multisetosa, Drimia nagarjunae, Drimia namibensis, Drimia nana, Drimia noctiflora, Drimia ollivieri, Drimia platyphylla, Drimia polyantha, Drimia porphyrantha, Drimia razii, Drimia rupicola, Drimia salteri, Drimia sanguinea, Drimia sclerophylla, Drimia secunda,

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-304988: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.