Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
in Fl. Pl. South Africa 7: t. 254. 1927.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671188
Common Names
- Erepsia Pentagona
- Pentagona Daisy
- Pentagona Sunray
Synonyms
- Mesembryanthemum pentagonum L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Erepsia pentagona (also called Pentagonal 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 pentagona 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 pentagona is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed of Erepsia pentagona is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Erepsia pentagona are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erepsia pentagona 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 pentagona
Erepsia pentagona is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in grasslands and open woodlands.
Erepsia pentagona FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erepsia pentagona?
Erepsia pentagona
What is the common name of Erepsia pentagona?
Five-angled Erepsia
What type of plant is Erepsia pentagona?
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