Eriospermum stenophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenophyllum
ID:
767538
Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw. ex Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 1: 261 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766871
Common Names
- Eriospermum stenophyllum
- Narrow-leaved Eriospermum
- Narrow-leaved Star of Bethlehem
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Eriospermum stenophyllum (also called Namaqua Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a low-growing habit and produces white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eriospermum stenophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in rockeries. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriospermum stenophyllum is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, serrated leaf.
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Eriospermum stenophyllum 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 stenophyllum
Eriospermum stenophyllum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Eriospermum stenophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriospermum stenophyllum?
Eriospermum stenophyllum
What is the common name of Eriospermum stenophyllum?
Narrow-Leaved Eriospermum
Where is Eriospermum stenophyllum found?
Eriospermum stenophyllum is found in South Africa.
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-305714: 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.