Nerine undulata

Nerine undulata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
Genus: Nerine
Species:
N. undulata
Binomial name
Nerine undulata
(L.) Herb.,[1][2] 1820

Nerine undulata syn. N. crispa is a species of flowering plant in the subfamily Amaryllidoideae of the family Amaryllidaceae, that is native to the eastern Cape of South Africa.[3] Growing to 45 cm (18 in) tall, it is a bulbous perennial with narrow grasslike leaves that are almost evergreen,[4] and umbels of 8-12 slender, crinkled pale pink or mid-pink flowers 5 cm across in autumn.

The Latin specific epithet undulata means "wavy, undulating", in reference to the crinkled tepals of the flowers.[5]

A white-flowered cultivar, N. undulata (Flexuosa Group) 'Alba', has been given the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[6][7] It is hardy in mild or coastal areas of the UK, but requires a sunny, sheltered spot.

References

  1. ^ "Nerine undulata". The Plant List. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Nerine undulata". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  3. ^ Brickell, Christopher, ed. (2008). The Royal Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. p. 723. ISBN 9781405332965.
  4. ^ "Nerine Species Three". Pacific Bulb Society. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  5. ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1845337315.
  6. ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Nerine undulata (Flexuosa Group) 'Alba'". Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  7. ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 67. Retrieved 12 April 2018.