Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Klak
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 21: 110. 2003.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671202
Common Names
- Erepsia Simulans
- Simulans Daisy
- Simulans Sunray
Synonyms
- Lampranthus simulans L.Bolus [unknown]
Description
Erepsia simulans (also called 'Simulating Erepsia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky outcrops and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Erepsia simulans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It can also be used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erepsia simulans is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed of Erepsia simulans is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Erepsia simulans are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erepsia simulans is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Erepsia simulans
Erepsia simulans is native to the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Erepsia simulans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erepsia simulans?
Erepsia simulans
What is the common name of Erepsia simulans?
Simulating Erepsia
What type of plant is Erepsia simulans?
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