Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
carnea
ID:
733422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Andrews) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1842: 29 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732755



Common Names

  • Pink Reineckea
  • Reineckea carnea
  • Fairy Fan Flower


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Description

Reineckea carnea (also called Pink Isopogon, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height and has grey-green leaves and pink flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Reineckea carnea is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Reineckea carnea is a small, yellow-brown, star-shaped flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reineckea carnea is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It has grey-green foliage and produces yellow, cone-like flowers in spring and summer. It prefers well-drained soils in a sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Reineckea carnea

Reineckea carnea can be found in South Africa.

Reineckea carnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reineckea carnea?

Reineckea carnea

What is the common name of Reineckea carnea?

Pink Reineckea

Where is Reineckea carnea native to?

Central America

Species in the Reineckea genus

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-286758: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.