Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bulbosa
ID:
674882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 1: 187 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000674214



Common Names

  • Bulbous Erigenia
  • Bulbosa Erigenia
  • Bulbous-leaf Erigenia


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Description

Erigenia bulbosa (also called Star-of-Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erigenia bulbosa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is often used as a ground cover in gardens, as well as for erosion control. It is also used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erigenia bulbosa has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erigenia bulbosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant once established, but will need regular watering during the first year. It can be pruned back in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Erigenia bulbosa

Erigenia bulbosa is native to the southeastern United States, from Florida to Louisiana.

Erigenia bulbosa FAQ

What are the common names of Erigenia bulbosa?

Common names of Erigenia bulbosa include African Daisy, African Daisy Bush, and African Daisy Tree.

What is the growth rate of Erigenia bulbosa?

The growth rate of Erigenia bulbosa is slow to moderate.

What is the optimal soil type for Erigenia bulbosa?

The optimal soil type for Erigenia bulbosa is well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil.

Species in the Erigenia genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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