Nerine frithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frithii
ID:
699690
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 79 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699023
Common Names
- Nerine frithii
- Frith's Nerine
- Frith Nerine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nerine frithii (also called Frith's Guernsey Lily, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to South Africa, and is found in meadows, open forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Nerine frithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nerine frithii has white to pink flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nerine frithii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C). It is best to divide the plant in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Nerine frithii
Nerine frithii can be found in South Africa.
Nerine frithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerine frithii?
Nerine frithii
Where is Nerine frithii native to?
South Africa
What is the common name of Nerine frithii?
Frith's Nerine
Species in the Nerine genus
Nerine marincowitzii, Nerine appendiculata, Nerine angustifolia, Nerine filifolia, Nerine filamentosa, Nerine bowdenii, Nerine versicolor, Nerine undulata, Nerine transvaalensis, Nerine sarniensis, Nerine laticoma, Nerine krigei, Nerine humilis, Nerine hesseoides, Nerine gracilis, Nerine gibsonii, Nerine gaberonensis, Nerine frithii, Nerine ridleyi, Nerine rehmannii, Nerine masoniorum, Nerine pudica, Nerine platypetala, Nerine pancratioides, Nerine pusilla, Nerine laticoma, Nerine macmasteri,
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-282189: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.