Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
exilis
ID:
1073633

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.L.Perry

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 50: 507 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072971

Common Names

  • Slender Eriospermum
  • Eriospermum exilis
  • Slender Eriospermum

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Description

Eriospermum exilis (also called Dwarf Eriospermum, among many other common names) is a succulent, perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a rosette of fleshy, oval-shaped leaves with a waxy, blue-green surface and white flowers. It grows in rocky, grassy areas and is often found in dry riverbeds.

Uses & Benefits

Eriospermum exilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriospermum exilis has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriospermum exilis is a perennial succulent that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from offsets or from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Eriospermum exilis

Eriospermum exilis can be found in the dry grasslands of South Africa.

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,

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