Status:
valid
Authors:
Snijman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 103 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000697038
Common Names
- Marincowitzii Nerine
- Nerine marincowitzii
- Nerine Marincowitzii
Description
Nerine marincowitzii (also called Marincowitz's Nerine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and it grows in rocky soils. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are bell-shaped and pink-white in color.
Uses & Benefits
Nerine marincowitzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nerine marincowitzii has small, star-shaped flowers that are usually white or pink in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nerine marincowitzii is a perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Nerine marincowitzii
Nerine marincowitzii can be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Nerine marincowitzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerine marincowitzii?
Nerine marincowitzii
What is the common name of Nerine marincowitzii?
Marincowitz's Nerine
What is the natural habitat of Nerine marincowitzii?
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,