Nerine gibsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gibsonii
ID:
699670
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.H.Douglas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 34: 5 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699003
Common Names
- Nerine gibsonii
- Gibson's Nerine
- Gibson Nerine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nerine gibsonii (also called Gibson'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 gibsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nerine gibsonii is a bright pink color and has six petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nerine gibsonii is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs during the dormant season.
Where to Find Nerine gibsonii
Nerine gibsonii can be found in South Africa.
Nerine gibsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerine gibsonii?
Nerine gibsonii
What is the family of Nerine gibsonii?
Amaryllidaceae
Where is Nerine gibsonii native to?
South Africa
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-282187: Based on the initial data import
K.H. Douglas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.H.Douglas' in the authors string.