Nerine pusilla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
699917
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Neue Pfl. Südw.-Afr. : 46 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699250
Common Names
- Pusilla Nerine
- Nerine pusilla
- Small-flowered Nerine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nerine pusilla (also called Guernsey lily, among many other common names) is a small species of bulbous perennial flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and rocky slopes. It has long, narrow leaves and produces pink, star-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Nerine pusilla is used as an ornamental plant and can be grown in gardens and pots. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nerine pusilla are small and typically pink in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nerine pusilla is a bulbous perennial that grows in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Nerine pusilla
Nerine pusilla can be found in South Africa.
Nerine pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerine pusilla?
Nerine pusilla
What is the common name of Nerine pusilla?
Pusilla Nerine
Where does Nerine pusilla grow?
It grows in the mountains of 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-282210: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.