Nerine laticoma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laticoma
ID:
699563
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Durand & Schinz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 256 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000698896
Common Names
- Laticoma Nerine
- Nerine laticoma
- Nerine Laticoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nerine laticoma (also called Broad-leaved Nerine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping rhizome and grows up to 30 cm tall. The flowers are bell-shaped and can be white, pink, or yellow in color. It is found in grassy meadows, forests, and alpine habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nerine laticoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, liver problems, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nerine laticoma sub. huttoniae (Schönland) TraubNerine laticoma sub. laticoma
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nerine laticoma has a bright pink flower with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.
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Nerine laticoma is a perennial plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division of the rootstock in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.
Where to Find Nerine laticoma
Nerine laticoma can be found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
Nerine laticoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerine laticoma?
Nerine laticoma
What is the common name of Nerine laticoma?
Broad-leaved nerine
What is the natural habitat of Nerine laticoma?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:66319-1: Based on the initial data import