Nerine gracilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
699661
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.A.Dyer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. South Africa 17: t. 679 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698994
Common Names
- Nerine gracilis
- Graceful Nerine
- Slender Nerine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nerine gracilis (also called Slender Nerine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops and grasslands. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are white or pink and have six petals.
Uses & Benefits
Nerine gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nerine gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis
Nerine gracilis can be found in South Africa.
Nerine gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerine gracilis?
Nerine gracilis
What is the family of Nerine gracilis?
Amaryllidaceae
Where is Nerine gracilis 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-282186: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Dyer (1900-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Dyer' in the authors string.