Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Webbia 3: 278 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952587
Common Names
- Eremospatha Tessmanniana
- Tessmanniana Eremospatha
- Tessmanniana Orchid
Description
Eremospatha tessmanniana (also called Eremospatha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to South Africa. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Eremospatha tessmanniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make perfumes and essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eremospatha tessmanniana has yellow-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremospatha tessmanniana is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12.
Where to Find Eremospatha tessmanniana
Eremospatha tessmanniana can be found in tropical regions of Africa.
Species in the Eremospatha genus
Eremospatha barendii,
Eremospatha dransfieldii,
Eremospatha cabrae,
Eremospatha cuspidata,
Eremospatha haullevilleana,
Eremospatha hookeri,
Eremospatha laurentii,
Eremospatha macrocarpa,
Eremospatha quinquecostulata,
Eremospatha tessmanniana,
Eremospatha wendlandiana,
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita,
Acanthophoenix rubra,
Acanthophoenix rousselii,
Acoelorraphe wrightii,
Acrocomia aculeata,
Acrocomia crispa,
Acrocomia hassleri,
Acrocomia intumescens,
Acrocomia totai,
Acrocomia emensis,
Acrocomia glaucescens,
Acrocomia corumbaensi,
Actinorhytis calapparia,
Actinorhytis calapparia,
Adonidia merrillii,
Adonidia dransfieldii,
Aiphanes graminifolia,
Aiphanes bicornis,
Aiphanes buenaventurae,
Aiphanes multiplex,
Aiphanes acaulis,
Aiphanes chiribogensis,
Aiphanes concinna,
Aiphanes deltoidea,
Aiphanes duquei,
Aiphanes eggersii,
Aiphanes erinacea,
Aiphanes gelatinosa,
Aiphanes grandis,
Aiphanes hirsuta,
Aiphanes horrida,
Aiphanes killipii,
Aiphanes leiostachys,
Aiphanes lindeniana,
Aiphanes linearis,
Aiphanes macroloba,
Aiphanes minima,
Aiphanes parvifolia,
Aiphanes pilaris,
Aiphanes simplex,
Aiphanes spicata,
Aiphanes tricuspidata,
Aiphanes truncata,
Aiphanes ulei,
Aiphanes verrucosa,
Aiphanes weberbaueri,
Aiphanes argos,
Aiphanes tatama,
Aiphanes gloria,
Aiphanes decipiens,