Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
671821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
in Fl. Pl. South Africa 7: t. 254. 1927.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671153

Common Names

  • Erepsia aspera
  • Rough Erepsia
  • Rough Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum nudicaule A.Berger [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum asperum Haw. [unknown]
  • Erepsia muirii L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Erepsia nudicaulis (A.Berger) H.Jacobsen [invalid]
  • Erepsia restiophila L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Erepsia tuberculata N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Erepsia aspera (also called Rough Fuschia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall and has white-pink flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erepsia aspera 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 aspera 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erepsia aspera 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 aspera

Erepsia aspera is native to Western Australia and can be found in arid and semi-arid areas.

Erepsia aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erepsia aspera?

Erepsia aspera

What is the common name of Erepsia aspera?

Rough Emu Bush

What is the natural habitat of Erepsia aspera?

Dry, rocky hillsides and slopes

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000671153: Based on the initial data import