Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
earinoides
ID:
927387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 261 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926722



Common Names

  • Earinoides Plant
  • Agrostophyllum Plant
  • Earinoides Flower


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Description

Agrostophyllum earinoides (also called 'Cape Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum earinoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostophyllum earinoides has white flowers with a yellow center and a long, thin, curved seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum earinoides is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum earinoides

Agrostophyllum earinoides is native to the island of Java in Indonesia.

Species in the Agrostophyllum genus

Agrostophyllum grubbianum, Agrostophyllum cyatheicola, Agrostophyllum militare, Agrostophyllum milneanum, Agrostophyllum nidus-avis, Agrostophyllum subacuminatum, Agrostophyllum triquetrum, Agrostophyllum kairoanum, Agrostophyllum daymanense, Agrostophyllum crassilabium, Agrostophyllum beleense, Agrostophyllum atrobrunneum, Agrostophyllum habbemense, Agrostophyllum acutum, Agrostophyllum amboinense, Agrostophyllum appendiculoides, Agrostophyllum aristatum, Agrostophyllum atrovirens, Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum, Agrostophyllum bimaculatum, Agrostophyllum brachiatum, Agrostophyllum brevipes, Agrostophyllum callosum, Agrostophyllum compressum, Agrostophyllum crassicaule, Agrostophyllum curvilabre, Agrostophyllum curvum, Agrostophyllum cyathiforme, Agrostophyllum cycloglossum, Agrostophyllum cyclopense, Agrostophyllum dischorense, Agrostophyllum djararatense, Agrostophyllum dolychophyllum, Agrostophyllum earinoides, Agrostophyllum elatum, Agrostophyllum elmeri, Agrostophyllum elongatum, Agrostophyllum fibrosum, Agrostophyllum flavidum, Agrostophyllum formosanum, Agrostophyllum fragrans, Agrostophyllum globiceps, Agrostophyllum globigerum, Agrostophyllum glumaceum, Agrostophyllum graminifolium, Agrostophyllum grandiflorum, Agrostophyllum inocephalum, Agrostophyllum javanicum, Agrostophyllum kaniense, Agrostophyllum kusaiense,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4873: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.