Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
triphyllum
ID:
767549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 471 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766882



Common Names

  • Eriospermum Triphyllum
  • Triphyllum Eriospermum
  • Eriospermum


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Description

Eriospermum triphyllum (also called African 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 triphyllum 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 triphyllum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriospermum triphyllum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and produces white flowers in spring. It is native to South Africa and is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Eriospermum triphyllum

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

Eriospermum triphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriospermum triphyllum?

Eriospermum triphyllum

What is the common name of Eriospermum triphyllum?

Three-Leaved Eriospermum

Where is Eriospermum triphyllum found?

Eriospermum triphyllum 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,

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