Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erongoensis
ID:
1412385

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Goldblatt & J.C.Manning) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 46(1)-a2024: 4. 2016 [2 Dec 2016] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424850





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Description

Afrosolen erongoensis (also called Afrosolen, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to Namibia. It has a rosette of linear leaves, with white flowers in a spike-like inflorescence. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Afrosolen erongoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Afrosolen erongoensis is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrosolen erongoensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Afrosolen erongoensis

Afrosolen erongoensis is native to Namibia.

Afrosolen erongoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrosolen erongoensis?

Afrosolen erongoensis

What is the family of Afrosolen erongoensis?

Myrtaceae

What is the habitat of Afrosolen erongoensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.