Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
echinostachya
ID:
1321998

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Eggli & N.R.Crouch

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 42: 43 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334452



Common Names

  • Drimia Echinostachya
  • Echinostachya Drimia
  • Drimia


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Description

Drimia echinostachya (also called 'Echinostachya', 'Echinostachya drimia', 'Echinostachya pyramidalis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal flower head. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Drimia echinostachya is used as an ornamental plant and to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drimia echinostachya is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a white tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drimia echinostachya is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 m. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-established. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly.

Where to Find Drimia echinostachya

Drimia echinostachya is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Drimia echinostachya FAQ

What type of plant is Drimia echinostachya?

Drimia echinostachya is a species of shrub in the family Asparagaceae.

Where is Drimia echinostachya native to?

Drimia echinostachya is native to South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Drimia echinostachya?

Drimia echinostachya is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height.

Species in the Drimia genus

Drimia albiflora, Drimia altissima, Drimia anomala, Drimia arenicola, Drimia brachystachys, Drimia calcarata, Drimia capensis, Drimia ciliata, Drimia congesta, Drimia convallarioides, Drimia cyanelloides, Drimia delagoensis, Drimia dregei, Drimia elata, Drimia exigua, Drimia exuviata, Drimia fasciata, Drimia fragrans, Drimia fugax, Drimia glaucescens, Drimia haworthioides, Drimia hesperantha, Drimia hockii, Drimia hyacinthoides, Drimia indica, Drimia intricata, Drimia involuta, Drimia karooica, Drimia kniphofioides, Drimia laxiflora, Drimia ledermannii, Drimia macrantha, Drimia macrocentra, Drimia maritima, Drimia multifolia, Drimia multisetosa, Drimia nagarjunae, Drimia namibensis, Drimia nana, Drimia noctiflora, Drimia ollivieri, Drimia platyphylla, Drimia polyantha, Drimia porphyrantha, Drimia razii, Drimia rupicola, Drimia salteri, Drimia sanguinea, Drimia sclerophylla, Drimia secunda,

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Neil Robert Crouch (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.R.Crouch' in the authors string.
Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.