Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
youngii
ID:
196204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Bot.73: 296 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195533

Common Names

  • Eriosema Youngii
  • Young's Eriosema
  • Young's Wild Indigo

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Synonyms

  • Eriosema tenue Hepper [valid]
  • Eriosema tenue rufum Hepper [valid]
  • Eriosema youngii rufum (Hepper) Verdc. [valid]

Description

Eriosema youngii (also called Young's Eriosema, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem base. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosema youngii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriosema youngii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosema youngii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Eriosema youngii

Eriosema youngii is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.

Eriosema youngii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosema youngii?

Eriosema youngii

What are the common names of Eriosema youngii?

Young's Milkweed

What is the habitat of Eriosema youngii?

It is found in grassland, woodland and scrubland habitats

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