Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Stirt.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.49: 529 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675812
Common Names
- Advanced Eriosema
- Provectum Eriosema
- Advanced-Leaved Eriosema
Description
Eriosema provectum (also called Prostrate 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 provectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriosema provectum is a yellow-orange color with a white center. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval shape. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriosema provectum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Eriosema provectum
Eriosema provectum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo provinces.
Eriosema provectum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriosema provectum?
Eriosema provectum
What is the common name of Eriosema provectum?
Prolonged Eriosema
What is the natural habitat of Eriosema provectum?
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