Status:
valid
Authors:
Herb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Appendix : 46 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673105
Common Names
- Ismene nutans
- Nodding Ismene
- Nutans Ismene
Synonyms
- Hymenocallis nutans Baker [unknown]
- Pancratium knightii Steud. [unknown]
- Pancratium fluitans Fraser ex Schult.f. [unknown]
- Pancratium nutans Ker Gawl. [unknown]
Description
Ismene nutans (also called nodding ismene, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Cape Provinces and the Northern Provinces of South Africa. It is found in dry, sandy soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Ismene nutans is used as a garden ornamental and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ismene nutans has white flowers with a yellow center, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ismene nutans is a bulbous perennial that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Ismene nutans
Ismene nutans is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Ismene nutans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ismene nutans?
Ismene nutans
What is the common name of Ismene nutans?
Nodding ismene
What is the natural habitat of Ismene nutans?
Ismene nutans is native to parts of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Species in the Ismene genus
Ismene amancaes,
Ismene deflexa,
Ismene hawkesii,
Ismene longipetala,
Ismene morrisonii,
Ismene narcissiflora,
Ismene nutans,
Ismene pedunculata,
Ismene ringens,
Ismene sublimis,
Ismene vargasii,
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,