Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fasciculatum
ID:
676450

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

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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.

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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