Nerine pudica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pudica
ID:
699830
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 97: t. 5901 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699163
Common Names
- Pudica Guernsey Lily
- Pudica Nerine
- Pudica Lily
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- Imhofia pudica Kuntze [unknown]
- Nerine elwesii Hort.Leichtl. [unknown]
- Nerine pudica elwesii Leichtlin ex Baker [unknown]
- Nerine pudica alba Worsley [unknown]
Description
Nerine pudica (also called Modest nerine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Nerine pudica is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties and has been used to treat fever, stomach problems, and liver diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nerine pudica has bright pink, bell-shaped flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nerine pudica is a bulbous perennial that grows in sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The bulbs should be divided into smaller bulbs and replanted in the same area.
Where to Find Nerine pudica
Nerine pudica can be found in the alpine regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Nerine pudica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerine pudica?
Nerine pudica
What is the common name of Nerine pudica?
Pudica nerine
Where is Nerine pudica found?
Nerine pudica is found in 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-282202: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.