Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
arenifera
ID:
1324532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bester & H.M.Steyn

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 126: 50 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336986



Common Names

  • Nemesia arenifera
  • Arenifera Nemesia
  • Arenifera's Nemesia


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Description

Nemesia arenifera (also called sand nemesia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grasslands. It is also found in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Nemesia arenifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nemesia arenifera has bright yellow, pink or white flowers with a long tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nemesia arenifera is a fast-growing annual that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It can tolerate some drought, but should be watered regularly during the growing season. It can be propagated from seed, which can be sown directly into the soil.

Where to Find Nemesia arenifera

Nemesia arenifera can be found in South Africa.

Nemesia arenifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nemesia arenifera?

Nemesia arenifera

What is the common name of Nemesia arenifera?

Nemesia

What type of environment does Nemesia arenifera prefer?

Dry, temperate areas

Species in the Nemesia genus

Nemesia glabriuscula, Nemesia micrantha, Nemesia umbonata, Nemesia silvatica, Nemesia rupicola, Nemesia hemiptera, Nemesia williamsonii, Nemesia aurantia, Nemesia suaveolens, Nemesia acuminata, Nemesia affinis, Nemesia albiflora, Nemesia anfracta, Nemesia anisocarpa, Nemesia azurea, Nemesia barbata, Nemesia bicornis, Nemesia bodkinii, Nemesia brevicalcarata, Nemesia calcarata, Nemesia cheiranthus, Nemesia chrysolopha, Nemesia caerulea, Nemesia cynanchifolia, Nemesia denticulata, Nemesia diffusa, Nemesia euryceras, Nemesia fleckii, Nemesia floribunda, Nemesia fruticans, Nemesia glaucescens, Nemesia gracilis, Nemesia grandiflora, Nemesia hanoverica, Nemesia ionantha, Nemesia karasbergensis, Nemesia karroensis, Nemesia lanceolata, Nemesia leipoldtii, Nemesia ligulata, Nemesia lilacina, Nemesia linearis, Nemesia lucida, Nemesia macrocarpa, Nemesia macroceras, Nemesia maxii, Nemesia melissifolia, Nemesia pageae, Nemesia pallida, Nemesia parviflora,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Stoffel Petrus Bester (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bester' in the authors string.
Hester M. Steyn: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Steyn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132052-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].