Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ophioglossoides
ID:
767491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 1: 262 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766824



Common Names

  • Ophioglossoides waxflower
  • Ophioglossoides starflower
  • Ophioglossoides star of Bethlehem


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Description

Eriospermum ophioglossoides (also called Ophioglossoid Eriospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asphodelaceae. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, growing up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to South Africa, from the Northern Cape to the Western Cape. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriospermum ophioglossoides 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriospermum ophioglossoides 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 ophioglossoides 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 ophioglossoides

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

Eriospermum ophioglossoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriospermum ophioglossoides?

Eriospermum ophioglossoides

What is the common name of Eriospermum ophioglossoides?

Ophioglossoides starfish flower

What type of plant is Eriospermum ophioglossoides?

Perennial flowering plant

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-305672: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.