Status:
valid
Authors:
(Thunb.) Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 2: 22 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137407
Common Names
- Nemesia
- Nemesia fruticans
- Nemesia fruticans
Description
Nemesia fruticans (also called 'Bush Nemesia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has oval-shaped leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Nemesia fruticans is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements. The flowers are known to attract bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nemesia fruticans has bright yellow flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nemesia fruticans is a tender perennial that is grown as an annual in most climates. It is easy to grow from seed and can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage more flowers.
Where to Find Nemesia fruticans
Nemesia fruticans can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.
Species in the Nemesia genus
Nemesia glabriuscula,
Nemesia micrantha,
Nemesia umbonata,
Nemesia silvatica,
Nemesia rupicola,
Nemesia hemiptera,
Nemesia williamsonii,
Nemesia aurantia,
Nemesia suaveolens,
Nemesia acuminata,
Nemesia affinis,
Nemesia albiflora,
Nemesia anfracta,
Nemesia anisocarpa,
Nemesia azurea,
Nemesia barbata,
Nemesia bicornis,
Nemesia bodkinii,
Nemesia brevicalcarata,
Nemesia calcarata,
Nemesia cheiranthus,
Nemesia chrysolopha,
Nemesia caerulea,
Nemesia cynanchifolia,
Nemesia denticulata,
Nemesia diffusa,
Nemesia euryceras,
Nemesia fleckii,
Nemesia floribunda,
Nemesia fruticans,
Nemesia glaucescens,
Nemesia gracilis,
Nemesia grandiflora,
Nemesia hanoverica,
Nemesia ionantha,
Nemesia karasbergensis,
Nemesia karroensis,
Nemesia lanceolata,
Nemesia leipoldtii,
Nemesia ligulata,
Nemesia lilacina,
Nemesia linearis,
Nemesia lucida,
Nemesia macrocarpa,
Nemesia macroceras,
Nemesia maxii,
Nemesia melissifolia,
Nemesia pageae,
Nemesia pallida,
Nemesia parviflora,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806284-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].