Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kensit) Liede
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
in Beitr. Biol. Pflanzen 64: 471. 1990.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671189
Common Names
- Erepsia Pillansii
- Pillansii Daisy
- Pillansii Sunray
Synonyms
- Piquetia pillansii (Kensit) N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Kensitia pillansii (Kensit) Fedde [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum pillansii Kensit [unknown]
Description
Erepsia pillansii (also called Pillans' Daisy, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. The leaves are linear and narrow, and the flowers are white in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Erepsia pillansii 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 pillansii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed of Erepsia pillansii is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Erepsia pillansii are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erepsia pillansii can be propagated by seed or division. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20F (-29C).
Where to Find Erepsia pillansii
Erepsia pillansii is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in grasslands and open woodlands.
Erepsia pillansii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erepsia pillansii?
Erepsia pillansii
What is the common name of Erepsia pillansii?
Pillans' Erepsia
What type of plant is Erepsia pillansii?
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