Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
ngamicum
ID:
671896

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sprague) Danser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 29(6): 54 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671228

Common Names

  • Erianthemum ngamicum
  • Ngamik Erianthemum
  • Ngamik's Erianthemum

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Description

Erianthemum ngamicum (also called 'Ngamiland Erianthemum', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky outcrops and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Erianthemum ngamicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It can also be used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erianthemum ngamicum are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erianthemum ngamicum is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Erianthemum ngamicum

Erianthemum ngamicum is native to the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Erianthemum ngamicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erianthemum ngamicum?

Erianthemum ngamicum

What are the common names of Erianthemum ngamicum?

Common names include Ngami Daisy and Ngami Daisy Bush

What is the natural habitat of Erianthemum ngamicum?

Erianthemum ngamicum is native to South Africa

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2792476: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.