Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
in Gartenflora 77: 68. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671187
Common Names
- Erepsia Patula
- Patula Daisy
- Patula Sunray
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum patulum Haw. [unknown]
- Erepsia pageae L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Erepsia patula (also called Spreading 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 patula 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 patula is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed of Erepsia patula is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Erepsia patula are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erepsia patula is a low-growing shrub, usually growing to 0.5–1 m (1.6–3.3 ft) high. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in autumn or spring in a well-drained seed raising mix. Germination usually occurs within 2–3 weeks.
Where to Find Erepsia patula
Erepsia patula is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in grasslands and open woodlands.
Erepsia patula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erepsia patula?
Erepsia patula
What is the common name of Erepsia patula?
Spreading Erepsia
What type of plant is Erepsia patula?
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