Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nimbicola
ID:
808877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swanev., Truter & A.E.van Wyk

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 36: 78 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808211

Common Names

  • Clivia Nimbicola
  • Nimbus Clivia
  • Nimbus Lily

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Description

Clivia nimbicola (also called Nimbicola Clivia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clivia nimbicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in perfumery and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clivia nimbicola has small white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clivia nimbicola is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Clivia nimbicola

Clivia nimbicola can be found in South Africa.

Clivia nimbicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clivia nimbicola?

Clivia nimbicola

What is the common name of Clivia nimbicola?

Nimbi Clivia

What is the natural habitat of Clivia nimbicola?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-346448: Based on the initial data import
Abraham Erasmus van Wyk (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
J.T. Truter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Truter' in the authors string.
Z.H. Swanevelder: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swanev.' in the authors string.