Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
proliferum
ID:
767513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 15: 267 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766846



Common Names

  • Eriospermum Proliferum
  • Proliferous Bird's-Milk Plant
  • Proliferous Bird's-Milk Flower


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriospermum proliferum is a white star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriospermum proliferum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Eriospermum proliferum

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

Eriospermum proliferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriospermum proliferum?

Eriospermum proliferum

What is the common name of Eriospermum proliferum?

African Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Eriospermum proliferum?

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,

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