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This wild bulb from South Africa's Eastern Cape Province emerges in spring to form clumps of 8" long x 2" wide, fleshy green leaves covered with dark spots ...
Drimiopsis maculata
Drimiopsis maculata, also known by the common names little white soldiers, African false hosta, leopards ears, African hosta, leopard plant, and Injoba is a flowering plant species in the genus Drimiopsis. It is the type species of its genus. It... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Drimiopsis maculata
Family: Asparagaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
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What is Drimiopsis maculata used for?
It is used medicinally for stomach trouble in children. The name is derived from the Greek drimys = acrid as the roots cause inflammation and Latin as maculata = spotted which refers to the purple spots on the leaves.
Is Drimiopsis an indoor plant?
Hardy to Zone 9, it's a nice size for a container, so it can be grown as a houseplant or greenhouse plant farther north.
Is drimiopsis maculata a succulent?
Possessing a quirky charm, this quite fast-growing evergreen to semi-deciduous groundcover forms a small clump only around 12cm tall and wide. Native to South Africa, its thick green succulent leaves are speckled in dark green to almost black leopard-like spots.
What is the benefit of Drimiopsis?
Additionally, the plant has been shown to have antibacterial properties that can help ward off harmful bacteria and fungi. The Drimiopsis Kirkii is a versatile plant that can be grown in a variety of indoor environments, making it a great choice for anyone looking to add some greenery to their home or office.
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A small perennial herb that grows from a bulb. It produces attractive, lance-shaped leaves that are bright green and marked with irregular dark spots.
Drimiopsis maculata, also known by the common names little white soldiers, African false hosta, leopards ears, African hosta, leopard plant, and Injoba is a ...
Drimiopsis maculata has become one of the treasures of my little plant collection. Its subtle charm, quirky schedule and simple needs have endeared it to me.
Drimiopsis maculata (Little White Soldiers) - Deciduous bulb from South Africa that is related to Ornithogalum with flat somewhat fleshy oblong-ovate leaves ...
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Indonesian Variegated African Hosta. This exquisite new cultivar of this South African native bulb is the most striking of all in this species.
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White scilla-like flowers set upon terminal spikes in summer can grow as tall as 12 inches on a mature, well-grown bulb; singularly they are attractive, en ...
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Drimiopsis maculata 'Slow Fade' makes a winter deciduous basal rosette of fleshy green foliage, highlighted with dark purple flecks.
This attractive hosta look-alike bulb has purple-spotted foliage that emerges in the spring and is an excellent ground cover for areas under trees where the ...
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Also known as the Squill plant, this South African bulb is very easy to grow. The purple bulbs are topped by green leaves with purple spots.
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