Status:
valid
Authors:
P.L.Perry
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 50: 507 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766757
Common Names
- Eriospermum exile
- Exile Starfish Flower
- Starfish Flower
Description
Eriospermum exile (also called 'Exiled 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 exile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriospermum exile has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriospermum exile can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be kept in a sunny or partially shaded position.
Where to Find Eriospermum exile
Eriospermum exile is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Eriospermum exile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriospermum exile?
Eriospermum exile
What are the common names of Eriospermum exile?
Common names of Eriospermum exile include Cape Daisy and Dwarf Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Eriospermum exile?
Eriospermum exile is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops and grasslands
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,