Eriospermum Zeyheri

	Eriospermum Zeyheri ''Eriospermum zeyheri'' is a species of geophytic plant of the genus ''Eriospermum'', indigenous to South Africa. Description The leaf is a rounded heart-shape (), and is prostrate, held flat against the ground. Several related species, such as ''Eriospermum capense'', '' Eriospermum breviscapum'' and ''Eriospermum pubescens ''Eriospermum pubescens'' is a species of geophytic plant of the genus ''Eriospermum'', indigenous to the southern Cape, South Africa. Description The leaf is heart-shaped (7 cm long, 6 cm wide), relatively hairless (sometimes with str ...'', have a similar heart-shaped leaf. However, the leaf of ''E.zeyheri'' is generally a lighter green above, and not a reddish colour below. It is also always pressed flat against the ground. The irregular-shaped tuber of ''E.zeyheri'' is white-ish inside. The pale, greenish-cream-coloured, fragrant, star-shaped flowers appear on a tall, thin inflorescence in December to March. Distribution This species occ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Eriospermum ''Eriospermum'' is a genus of tuberous flowering plants. It contains about 80-100 species, native to sub-Saharan Africa. Name The name "Eriospermum" is from the Greek ''erion'' for "wool" and ''sperma'' for "seed". In the APG III classification system, the genus is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Nolinoideae (formerly the family Ruscaceae). It was formerly placed in its own family, Eriospermaceae. Selected speciesPerry, P.L. (1994) ''A Revision of the Genus Eriospermum (Eriospermaceae)''. Bolus Herbarium, University of Cape Town, 1: 1-320. ''Eriospermum aphyllum'' ''Eriospermum bayeri'' ''Eriospermum bowieanum'' '' Eriospermum breviscapum'' ''Eriospermum capense'' '' Eriospermum cooperi'' '' Eriospermum dregei'' '' Eriospermum exile'' ''Eriospermum graminifolium'' ''Eriospermum lanceifolium'' '' Eriospermum paradoxum'' ''Eriospermum proliferum'' '' Eriospermum pubescens'' '' Eriospermum zeyheri'' Gallery File:Eriospermum abyssinicum 1DS-II ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Eriospermum Capense ''Eriospermum capense'' is a species of geophytic plant of the genus ''Eriospermum'', indigenous to the Western Cape Province, South Africa. Description The leaf is heart-shaped (7,5 cm long, 6 cm wide), suberect-to-spreading, and appears from April to October (Winter in southern hemisphere). The leaf is dark-green above, and red on its underside. Sometimes the upper side also has reddish ridges. The tuber is irregular-to-pear-shaped, with reddish-purple flesh. This species flowers from November to March. Related species Several related species, such as '' Eriospermum breviscapum'', '' Eriospermum pubescens'' and '' Eriospermum zeyheri'', have a similar heart-shaped leaf. However, the leaf of these species is usually prostrate; while the leaf of ''E.capense'' is more erect and spreading. The leaf of ''E.capense'' is also distinctly reddish on its underside, and slightly longer (75mm) than that of the other species (60mm) listed above. There are other specific dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Eriospermum Breviscapum ''Eriospermum breviscapum'' is a species of geophytic plant of the genus ''Eriospermum'', indigenous to South Africa. Description This species has a fleshy, prostrate, heart-shaped-to-rounded leaf (60mm x 80mm). Its leaf resembles that of ''Eriospermum zeyheri'', which has a different distribution range, occurring in the southern Karoo between Barrydale and Grahamstown. It has a short peduncle, compact inflorescence and fragrant, star-like white flowers that appear on the short, conical raceme in February to March. Several related species, such as ''Eriospermum capense'', ''Eriospermum pubescens'' and ''Eriospermum zeyheri'', have a similar heart-shaped leaf. Distribution and habitat It is a winter rainfall species, endemic to South Africa. It is indigenous to flat rocky shale or clay areas in the Robertson Karoo, and from Robertson as far as Still Bay in the south east. It occurs in Renosterveld and Succulent Karoo The Succulent Karoo is a ecoregion defined by the Wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Eriospermum Pubescens ''Eriospermum pubescens'' is a species of geophytic plant of the genus ''Eriospermum'', indigenous to the southern Cape, South Africa. Description The leaf is heart-shaped (7 cm long, 6 cm wide), relatively hairless (sometimes with straight hairs pressed flat against the leaf surface, especially on the underside), and held prostrate against the ground. Several related species, such as ''Eriospermum capense'', '' Eriospermum breviscapum'' and '' Eriospermum zeyheri'', have a similar heart-shaped leaf. The tuber is irregular shaped, with reddish-purple flesh, and the plants can offset and form clusters. This species flowers from February to April. Distribution and habitat ''Eriospermum pubescens'' occurs in renosterveld vegetation, in clay-rich soils across the southern Cape, South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Renosterveld Renosterveld is a term used for one of the major plant communities and vegetation types of the Cape Floristic Region (Cape Floral Kingdom) which is located in southwestern and southeastern South Africa, in southernmost Africa. It is an ecoregion of the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub biome. Etymology Renosterveld directly translated in the Afrikaans language means "rhinoceros-field", a possible reference to the high number of rhinoceroses seen by the Afrikaner settlers at the time. It may also derive its name from the renosterbos ("rhinoceros bush - ''Elytropappus rhinocerotis''), which is a common species of shrub found here. The dull grey colour of renosterbos is similar to the colour of a rhino's hide. Geology Renosterveld plants grow on rich soil, which makes them more nutritious than typical fynbos plants. Typically, renosterveld is largely confined to fine-grained soils - mainly clays and silts - which are derived from the shales of the Malmesbury and Bokkeve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]