Spermatophyta: Monocotyledonae: Asparagales

Eriospermaceae

Perry, P.L. (1994) A revision of the genus Eriospermum (Eriospermaceae) Contributions from the Bolus Herbarium, no. 17 University of Cape Town

Perry, P.L. (2010) Eriospermaceae Flora Zambesiaca 13(2) 1-13

Description of the family

Perennial herbs, with one or more tubers. Leaves 1 to several, present at flowering time or appearing after flowering; lamina linear to lanceolate, ovate or circular, with a distinct petiole-like base. Peduncle erect, unbranched. Inflorescence a simple raceme. Pedicels articulated at apex. Flowers actinomorphic. Tepals (in ours) ± equal in size and shape, mainly whitish to yellow. Stamens 6. Ovary superior, 3-locular. Capsule emarginate, loculicidally dehiscent, 3-valved. Seeds covered in long white silky hairs.

Worldwide: 1 genus and c. 100 species in sub-Saharan Africa.

Burundi: 1 genus and 1 taxon.

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Genus	Content
Eriospermum Jacq. ex Willd.	Description

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Eriospermaceae
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IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Eriospermaceae
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Eriospermaceae
Wikipedia: Eriospermaceae
Plants of the World Online: Eriospermaceae
Tropicos: Eriospermaceae