Eriospermum calcareum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcareum
ID:
767383
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.L.Perry
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 17: 265 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766716
Common Names
- Calcareum waxflower
- Calcareum starflower
- Calcareum star of Bethlehem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriospermum calcareum (also called Limestone spiderhead, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a rosette of basal leaves and a tall, unbranched stem. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriospermum calcareum is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and bright white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriospermum calcareum has yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriospermum calcareum is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, place the cutting in a pot with well-draining soil and water it lightly. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Eriospermum calcareum
Eriospermum calcareum is native to South Africa and is found in rocky habitats.
Eriospermum calcareum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriospermum calcareum?
Eriospermum calcareum
What is the common name of Eriospermum calcareum?
Calcareum Eriospermum
What are the growing conditions for Eriospermum calcareum?
Eriospermum calcareum prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Species in the Eriospermum genus
Eriospermum abyssinicum, Eriospermum aequilibre, Eriospermum alcicorne, Eriospermum algiferum, Eriospermum andongense, Eriospermum aphyllum, Eriospermum appendiculatum, Eriospermum arachnoideum, Eriospermum arenosum, Eriospermum aribesense, Eriospermum armianum, Eriospermum attenuatum, Eriospermum bakerianum, Eriospermum bayeri, Eriospermum bifidum, Eriospermum bowieanum, Eriospermum bracteatum, Eriospermum brevipes, Eriospermum breviscapum, Eriospermum bruynsii, Eriospermum buchubergense, Eriospermum calcareum, Eriospermum capense, Eriospermum cecilii, Eriospermum cernuum, Eriospermum cervicorne, Eriospermum ciliatum, Eriospermum citrinum, Eriospermum coactum, Eriospermum cooperi, Eriospermum cordiforme, Eriospermum corymbosum, Eriospermum crispum, Eriospermum currorii, Eriospermum descendens, Eriospermum deserticola, Eriospermum dielsianum, Eriospermum dissitiflorum, Eriospermum dregei, Eriospermum dyeri, Eriospermum erinum, Eriospermum eriophorum, Eriospermum ernstii, Eriospermum exigium, Eriospermum exile, Eriospermum filicaule, Eriospermum flabellatum, Eriospermum flavum, Eriospermum flexum, Eriospermum flexuosum,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305570: Based on the initial data import
Pauline Lesley Perry (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.Perry' in the authors string.