Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Gereau & Meerow
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 29 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000673127
Common Names
- Ismene ringens
- Ringent Spider Lily
- Ringent Ismene
Synonyms
- Hymenocallis ringens (Ruiz & Pav.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
- Liriopsis ringens Rchb. ex M.Roem. [unknown]
- Liriopsis longipetala M.Roem. [unknown]
- Liriope ringens (Ruiz & Pav.) Herb. [unknown]
- Pancratium ringens Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
- Elisena ringens (Ruiz & Pav.) Herb. [unknown]
Description
Ismene ringens (also called Ringent Spider Lily, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has long, narrow leaves and white or pink flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ismene ringens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It is also used to make herbal teas and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ismene ringens 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 ringens is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Ismene ringens
Ismene ringens is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.
Ismene ringens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ismene ringens?
Ismene ringens
What is the common name of Ismene ringens?
Dwarf heath
Where is Ismene ringens native to?
Western Mediterranean
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,
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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,