Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vandermerwei
ID:
767734

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Verd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. South Africa 24: t. 955 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767067



Common Names

  • Van der Merwe's Pineapple Lily
  • Van Der Merwe Eucomis
  • Van Der Merwe's Eucomis


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Description

Eucomis vandermerwei (also called Vandermerwe's Pineapple Lily, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with a single stem and a terminal rosette of lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is found in a variety of habitats, including moist forests, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Eucomis vandermerwei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucomis vandermerwei is a star-shaped, white flower with greenish-yellow markings. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small, with two rounded cotyledons and two long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucomis vandermerwei is a bulbous perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs. The bulbs should be planted in the fall and will bloom the following summer.

Where to Find Eucomis vandermerwei

Eucomis vandermerwei is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Eucomis vandermerwei FAQ

What is the common name of Eucomis vandermerwei?

Vandermerwe's pineapple lily

What are the hardiness zones of Eucomis vandermerwei?

7-10

What is the ideal soil pH for Eucomis vandermerwei?

6.0-7.5

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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