Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
in Gartenflora 77: 68. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671175
Common Names
- Erepsia Insignis
- Insignis Daisy
- Insignis Sunray
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum insigne Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Erepsia insignis (also called Striking 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 insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for windbreaks and as a screening plant. The plant has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erepsia insignis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed of Erepsia insignis is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Erepsia insignis are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erepsia insignis 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 insignis
Erepsia insignis is native to Western Australia and can be found in arid and semi-arid areas.
Erepsia insignis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erepsia insignis?
Erepsia insignis
What is the common name of Erepsia insignis?
Distinguished Erepsia
What type of plant is Erepsia insignis?
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