Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
albomarginatum
ID:
767231

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.E.Jones) M.E.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Zoe 4: 53 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766564



Common Names

  • Eremocrinum Albomarginatum
  • White-Margined Boxer Crab
  • White-Edged Boxer Crab


Searching for Eremocrinum albomarginatum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Eremocrinum albomarginatum (also called White-Margined Eremocrinum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Eremocrinum albomarginatum is an ornamental aquarium plant that is used to provide shelter and shade for fish. It is also used to help oxygenate the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremocrinum albomarginatum is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with a long tube. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, thin, upright stem with a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Eremocrinum albomarginatum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Eremocrinum albomarginatum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Eremocrinum albomarginatum

Eremocrinum albomarginatum is native to South America, particularly in the Amazon basin.

Eremocrinum albomarginatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremocrinum albomarginatum?

Eremocrinum albomarginatum

What is the common name of Eremocrinum albomarginatum?

White-Margined Eremocrinum

Where is Eremocrinum albomarginatum found?

It is found in South Africa

Species in the Eremocrinum genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305424: Based on the initial data import
Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.