Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
seretii
ID:
766904

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 3: 268 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766237

Common Names

  • Seret's Drimiopsis
  • Seret's Squill
  • Seret's Spider Lily

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Description

Drimiopsis seretii (also called 'Seret's Drimiopsis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and rocky areas. It is characterized by its thick, fleshy leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Drimiopsis seretii is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drimiopsis seretii has small, white flowers that are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have bright green, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drimiopsis seretii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 plants and planted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Drimiopsis seretii

Drimiopsis seretii can be found in the Mediterranean region, in the Canary Islands, and in North Africa.

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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