Nerine ridleyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ridleyi
ID:
699756
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Phillips
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. 9: 126 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699089
Common Names
- Ridley's Nerine
- Ridley's Nerine Lily
- Ridley's Guernsey Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nerine ridleyi (also called Ridley's nerine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland, scrub and rocky areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and clusters of bright pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Nerine ridleyi 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 ridleyi has small, pink flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nerine ridleyi is a bulbous perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs during the dormant season.
Where to Find Nerine ridleyi
Nerine ridleyi can be found in the alpine regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Nerine ridleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerine ridleyi?
Nerine ridleyi
What is the common name of Nerine ridleyi?
Ridley's nerine
Where is Nerine ridleyi found?
Nerine ridleyi 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-282195: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.