Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
parvulum
ID:
767501

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.L.Perry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 17: 113 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766834



Common Names

  • Eriospermum Parvulum
  • Tiny Bird's-Milk Plant
  • Tiny Bird's-Milk Flower


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Description

Eriospermum parvulum (also called Small 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 parvulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriospermum parvulum 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 parvulum is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the clumps. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. It is also tolerant of drought and cold temperatures.

Where to Find Eriospermum parvulum

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

Eriospermum parvulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriospermum parvulum?

Eriospermum parvulum

What is the common name of Eriospermum parvulum?

African Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Eriospermum parvulum?

Dry grassland and rocky outcrops

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-305681: Based on the initial data import
Pauline Lesley Perry (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.Perry' in the authors string.