Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sonnetteana
ID:
1408441

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.R.Crouch, Mart.-Azorín & J.E.Burrows

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Africa 66: 47. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420905





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Description

Eucomis sonnetteana (also called 'Sonnette's Pineapple Lily' and 'Sonnette's Pineapple Flower', among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has linear leaves and produces a spike of white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eucomis sonnetteana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucomis sonnetteana has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centres and long, thin leaves. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucomis sonnetteana is a perennial that is best grown from seed. Sow the seed in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The seed should be sown in the spring and the plants will bloom in the summer. The plants should be divided every few years to keep them healthy.

Where to Find Eucomis sonnetteana

Eucomis sonnetteana can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.

Eucomis sonnetteana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eucomis sonnetteana?

Eucomis sonnetteana

What is the common name of Eucomis sonnetteana?

Eucomis

Where is Eucomis sonnetteana native to?

South Africa

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

John Eric Burrows (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Burrows' in the authors string.
Neil Robert Crouch (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.R.Crouch' in the authors string.
Mario Martínez-Azorín (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Azorin' in the authors string.