Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
harmsianum
ID:
676458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dinter

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.30: 199 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675790



Common Names

  • Harms' Eriosema
  • Harmsianum Eriosema
  • Harms' Leaved Eriosema


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Description

Eriosema harmsianum (also called Harms' Eriosema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem and lanceolate leaves. It grows in grasslands, woodlands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema harmsianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriosema harmsianum is a yellow-orange color and is shaped like a funnel. The seed is a small, brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema harmsianum is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Eriosema harmsianum

Eriosema harmsianum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo provinces.

Eriosema harmsianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema harmsianum?

Eriosema harmsianum

What is the common name of Eriosema harmsianum?

Harms' Eriosema

What is the natural habitat of Eriosema harmsianum?

Grassy slopes, grassland, and rocky outcrops

Species in the Eriosema genus

Eriosema brevipes, Eriosema crassicaule, Eriosema irwinii, Eriosema longicalyx, Eriosema brachyrhachis, Eriosema cupreum, Eriosema glaziovii, Eriosema hasslerianum, Eriosema laxiflorum, Eriosema multiflorum, Eriosema palmeri, Eriosema stenophyllum, Eriosema tacuaremboense, Eriosema benthamianum, Eriosema campestre, Eriosema congestum, Eriosema crinitum, Eriosema defoliatum, Eriosema diffusum, Eriosema floribundum, Eriosema grandiflorum, Eriosema heterophyllum, Eriosema longiflorum, Eriosema longifolium, Eriosema obovatum, Eriosema platycarpon, Eriosema prorepens, Eriosema pulchellum, Eriosema pycnanthum, Eriosema riedelii, Eriosema rigidum, Eriosema rufum, Eriosema simplicifolium, Eriosema strictum, Eriosema venulosum, Eriosema violaceum, Eriosema glabrum, Eriosema chinense, Eriosema boelckei, Eriosema acuminatum, Eriosema adamaouense, Eriosema adami, Eriosema adamii, Eriosema affinis, Eriosema afzelii, Eriosema albogriseum, Eriosema andohii, Eriosema pauciflorum, Eriosema angolense, Eriosema flemingioides,

Species in the Fabaceae family