Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacera
ID:
671844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) Liede

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
in Beitr. Biol. Pflanzen 64: 470. 1990.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671176

Common Names

  • Erepsia Lacera
  • Lacera Daisy
  • Lacera Sunray

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum milleri Willd. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum dentatum J.Kern. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum gladiatum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum carinatum Vent. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum lacerum Haw. [unknown]
  • Semnanthe lacera (Haw.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Mesembryanthemum acinaciforme DC. [illegitimate]
  • Mesembryanthemum falcatum Thunb. [illegitimate]
  • Semnanthe lacera densipetala L.Bolus [unknown]

Description

Erepsia lacera (also called Lacerate 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 lacera 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 lacera is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed of Erepsia lacera is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Erepsia lacera are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erepsia lacera 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 lacera

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

Erepsia lacera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erepsia lacera?

Erepsia lacera

What is the common name of Erepsia lacera?

Lacerate Erepsia

What type of plant is Erepsia lacera?

Shrub

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000671176: Based on the initial data import