Eriosema zuluense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Stirt.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bothalia13: 288 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000195550
Common Names
- Eriosema Zuluense
- Zulu Eriosema
- Zulu Wild Indigo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriosema zuluense (also called Zulu False Indigo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It has a height of up to 1.5 m and has a spreading habit. It grows in grasslands, woodlands and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Eriosema zuluense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriosema zuluense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriosema zuluense is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Eriosema zuluense
Eriosema zuluense is native to tropical Africa.
Eriosema zuluense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriosema zuluense?
Eriosema zuluense
What is the common name of Eriosema zuluense?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Eriosema zuluense?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America
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
References
Charles Howard Stirton (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Stirt.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Eriosema zuluense C.H.Stirt.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.