Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
in Gartenflora 77: 68. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671168
Common Names
- Erepsia Forficata
- Forficata Daisy
- Forficata Sunray
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum mutabile Haw. [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum glaucinum Haw. [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum forficatum L. [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum filamentosum L. [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum tricolor Jacq. [illegitimate]
- Erepsia mutabilis (Haw.) Schwantes [unknown]
- Ruschia filamentosa (L.) L.Bolus [unknown]
- Ruschia forficata (L.) L.Bolus [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum filamentosum anceps DC. [unknown]
Description
Erepsia forficata (also called Forceps Fuschia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall and has yellow-green flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erepsia forficata 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 forficata 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 forficata 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 forficata
Erepsia forficata is native to Western Australia and can be found in arid and semi-arid areas.
Erepsia forficata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erepsia forficata?
Erepsia forficata
What is the common name of Erepsia forficata?
Scissor-like Erepsia
What type of plant is Erepsia forficata?
Shrub
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