Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich66: 230 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675782
Common Names
- Clustered Eriosema
- Fasciculatum Eriosema
- Clustered-Leaved Eriosema
Description
Eriosema fasciculatum (also called Clustered Eriosema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem and lanceolate leaves. It grows in grasslands, woodlands and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Eriosema fasciculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a drought-tolerant groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriosema fasciculatum is a yellow-orange color and is shaped like a funnel. The seed is a small, brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriosema fasciculatum is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It is an easy plant to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Eriosema fasciculatum
Eriosema fasciculatum can be found in South Africa.
Eriosema fasciculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriosema fasciculatum?
Eriosema fasciculatum
What is the common name of Eriosema fasciculatum?
Clustered Eriosema
What is the natural habitat of Eriosema fasciculatum?
Grassy slopes, grassland, and rocky outcrops
Species in the Eriosema genus
Eriosema brevipes,
Eriosema crassicaule,
Eriosema irwinii,
Eriosema longicalyx,
Eriosema brachyrhachis,
Eriosema cupreum,
Eriosema glaziovii,
Eriosema hasslerianum,
Eriosema laxiflorum,
Eriosema multiflorum,
Eriosema palmeri,
Eriosema stenophyllum,
Eriosema tacuaremboense,
Eriosema benthamianum,
Eriosema campestre,
Eriosema congestum,
Eriosema crinitum,
Eriosema defoliatum,
Eriosema diffusum,
Eriosema floribundum,
Eriosema grandiflorum,
Eriosema heterophyllum,
Eriosema longiflorum,
Eriosema longifolium,
Eriosema obovatum,
Eriosema platycarpon,
Eriosema prorepens,
Eriosema pulchellum,
Eriosema pycnanthum,
Eriosema riedelii,
Eriosema rigidum,
Eriosema rufum,
Eriosema simplicifolium,
Eriosema strictum,
Eriosema venulosum,
Eriosema violaceum,
Eriosema glabrum,
Eriosema chinense,
Eriosema boelckei,
Eriosema acuminatum,
Eriosema adamaouense,
Eriosema adami,
Eriosema adamii,
Eriosema affinis,
Eriosema afzelii,
Eriosema albogriseum,
Eriosema andohii,
Eriosema pauciflorum,
Eriosema angolense,
Eriosema flemingioides,
Species in the Fabaceae family