Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
regia
ID:
767728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L'Hér.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Sert. Angl. : 11 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767061



Common Names

  • Eucomis Regia
  • Regia Eucomis
  • Eucomis


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Description

Eucomis regia (also called Royal Eucomis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and it typically grows in rocky, sandy, and grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eucomis regia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucomis regia is a star-shaped, white flower with greenish-yellow markings. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small, with two rounded cotyledons and two long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucomis regia is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs. The bulbs should be planted in the fall and will bloom the following summer.

Where to Find Eucomis regia

Eucomis regia is native to South Africa and is found in rocky habitats.

Eucomis regia FAQ

What is the common name of Eucomis regia?

Royal pineapple lily

What are the hardiness zones of Eucomis regia?

7-10

What is the ideal soil pH for Eucomis regia?

6.0-7.5

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305902: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Charles Louis L'Héritier de Brutelle (1746-1800): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L'Hér.' in the authors string.