Accession Data
Reineckea carnea
Family: Asparagaceae
Country of Origin: China, Japan
Description: Reineckia carnea is a perennial herb native to China and Japan. This species, which reaches 8 in (20 cm) in height with a 15 in (38 cm) spread, produces its almost cup-shaped, dark pink flowers to 1/2 in (12 mm) wide in late spring. If the summer months are warm, round berries will appear in fall (autumn).
It can be easily confused with Ophipogon, except that Reineckia carnea has shorter and wider leaves. Grown as a groundcover in mild climates and is occasionally used as a potted plant.
Uses: The root is appetizer, cardiotonic and vulnerary. Strengthens the memory.
Accession Data
USDA Zone: 7a-10b
Accession #: 198501391
Accession Date: 1985-12-31 00:00:00
Bloom Status: 🪴 Not Flowering
Location: 2305
Quantity: 2
Source: Unknown
Culture: This fully frost-hardy plant prefers part-shade and moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. Propagate from seed or by separation of the rhizomes. It may be prone to attack by snails and slugs.
Classification
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Subclass: monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Asparagaceae
SubFamily: Nolinoideae
Tribe: Convallarieae
Flowering Data:
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References
- Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version
- Flora of China, Missouri Botanical Garden - 1998
- Plants For A Future Website
- Angiosperm Phylogeny Website at MoBot. Last accessed on Tuesday, 03 December, 2019.
- WCSP (2019). World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Last accessed on Thursday, 05 December, 2019.
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