Accession Data

Eriospermum cf. dregei

Family: Asparagaceae

Country of Origin: S. Africa

Description: Scale-like leaf bears multiple much-branched green outgrowths (enation) on its upper surface. Tubers flower before leaves emerge in late summer.

Accession Data

Accession #: 200200018

Accession Date: 2002-01-29 00:00:00

Bloom Status: 🪴 Not Flowering

Location: 2109

Quantity: 1

Source: Matt Opel

Provenance: Divisions from NYBG 93/86

Culture: Winter-growing, tuberous plant. Needs bright sun and regular watering while growing. Keep dry and shaded in summer.

Classification

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Liliopsida

Subclass: monocots

Order: Asparagales

Family: Asparagaceae

SubFamily: Nolinoideae

Tribe: Eriospermeae

References

  1. Angiosperm Phylogeny Website at MoBot. Last accessed on Tuesday, 03 December, 2019.

Images

Eriospermum cf. dregei