Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 3: 272. 1954.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671151
Common Names
- Erepsia aperta
- Open Erepsia
- Open Daisy
Description
Erepsia aperta (also called Open Fuschia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall and has pink-purple flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erepsia aperta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erepsia aperta is yellow, tubular and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a yellow stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erepsia aperta can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix and lightly covered with the mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings taken from the current season's growth. Cuttings should be placed in a well-drained cutting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Erepsia aperta
Erepsia aperta is native to Western Australia and can be found in arid and semi-arid areas.
Erepsia aperta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erepsia aperta?
Erepsia aperta
What is the common name of Erepsia aperta?
Open Emu Bush
What is the natural habitat of Erepsia aperta?
Dry, rocky hillsides and slopes
Species in the Erepsia genus
Erepsia anceps,
Erepsia aperta,
Erepsia aristata,
Erepsia aspera,
Erepsia babiloniae,
Erepsia bracteata,
Erepsia brevipetala,
Erepsia distans,
Erepsia dubia,
Erepsia dunensis,
Erepsia esterhuyseniae,
Erepsia forficata,
Erepsia gracilis,
Erepsia hallii,
Erepsia heteropetala,
Erepsia inclaudens,
Erepsia insignis,
Erepsia lacera,
Erepsia oxysepala,
Erepsia patula,
Erepsia pentagona,
Erepsia pillansii,
Erepsia polita,
Erepsia polypetala,
Erepsia promontorii,
Erepsia ramosa,
Erepsia saturata,
Erepsia simulans,
Erepsia steytlerae,
Erepsia urbaniana,
Erepsia villiersii,
Species in the Aizoaceae family