Eriospermum ernstii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ernstii
ID:
767422
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.L.Perry
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 17: 58 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766755
Common Names
- Eriospermum ernstii
- Ernstii Starfish Flower
- Starfish Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriospermum ernstii (also called 'Ernst's Star of Bethlehem', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of leaves with white star-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Eriospermum ernstii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriospermum ernstii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriospermum ernstii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Eriospermum ernstii
Eriospermum ernstii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Eriospermum ernstii FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Eriospermum ernstii?
Eriospermum ernstii prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Eriospermum ernstii need?
Eriospermum ernstii prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.
What type of soil is best for Eriospermum ernstii?
Eriospermum ernstii prefers well-draining, sandy 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-305606: Based on the initial data import
Pauline Lesley Perry (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.Perry' in the authors string.