Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
tessmanniana
ID:
953249

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-70702: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.