Nerine rehmannii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rehmannii
ID:
699777
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
S. African Gard. 20: 148 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699110
Common Names
- Nerine rehmannii
- Rehmannii Nerine
- Rehmann's Nerine
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- Hessea rehmannii Baker [unknown]
Description
Nerine rehmannii (also called Rehmann's nerine, among many other common names) is a perennial bulbous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of lanceolate leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. It is native to South Africa, and grows in meadows, pastures, and grassy slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Nerine rehmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nerine rehmannii 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 rehmannii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be planted in a sheltered spot to protect it from strong winds.
Where to Find Nerine rehmannii
Nerine rehmannii can be found in the alpine meadows of the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Carpathian Mountains.
Nerine rehmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerine rehmannii?
Nerine rehmannii
What is the common name of Nerine rehmannii?
Rehmann's nerine
What is the natural habitat of Nerine rehmannii?
It is found in grasslands and meadows in the Iberian Peninsula
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-282197: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.