Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mackenii
ID:
767473

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 15: 266 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766806



Common Names

  • Eriospermum mackenii
  • Mackenii Starfish Flower
  • Starfish Flower


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Description

Eriospermum mackenii (also called 'Macken's Star of Bethlehem', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of leaves with white star-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Eriospermum mackenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriospermum mackenii sub. galpinii (Schinz) P.L.Perry
Eriospermum mackenii sub. phippsii (Wild) P.L.Perry
Eriospermum mackenii sub. mackenii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriospermum mackenii has white flowers with yellow centres and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriospermum mackenii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, sandy soil in a warm, sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a light, sandy soil in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Eriospermum mackenii

Eriospermum mackenii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Eriospermum mackenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriospermum mackenii?

Eriospermum mackenii

What are the common names of Eriospermum mackenii?

Common names of Eriospermum mackenii include Cape Daisy and Dwarf Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Eriospermum mackenii?

Eriospermum mackenii is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops and grasslands

Species in the Eriospermum genus

Eriospermum abyssinicum, Eriospermum aequilibre, Eriospermum alcicorne, Eriospermum algiferum, Eriospermum andongense, Eriospermum aphyllum, Eriospermum appendiculatum, Eriospermum arachnoideum, Eriospermum arenosum, Eriospermum aribesense, Eriospermum armianum, Eriospermum attenuatum, Eriospermum bakerianum, Eriospermum bayeri, Eriospermum bifidum, Eriospermum bowieanum, Eriospermum bracteatum, Eriospermum brevipes, Eriospermum breviscapum, Eriospermum bruynsii, Eriospermum buchubergense, Eriospermum calcareum, Eriospermum capense, Eriospermum cecilii, Eriospermum cernuum, Eriospermum cervicorne, Eriospermum ciliatum, Eriospermum citrinum, Eriospermum coactum, Eriospermum cooperi, Eriospermum cordiforme, Eriospermum corymbosum, Eriospermum crispum, Eriospermum currorii, Eriospermum descendens, Eriospermum deserticola, Eriospermum dielsianum, Eriospermum dissitiflorum, Eriospermum dregei, Eriospermum dyeri, Eriospermum erinum, Eriospermum eriophorum, Eriospermum ernstii, Eriospermum exigium, Eriospermum exile, Eriospermum filicaule, Eriospermum flabellatum, Eriospermum flavum, Eriospermum flexum, Eriospermum flexuosum,

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-305656: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.