Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Bolus
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
in J. S. African Bot. 28: 227. 1962.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671170
Common Names
- Erepsia Hallii
- Hallii Daisy
- Hallii Sunray
Description
Erepsia hallii (also called Hall's 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 hallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Erepsia hallii are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erepsia hallii 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 hallii
Erepsia hallii is native to Western Australia and can be found in arid and semi-arid areas.
Erepsia hallii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erepsia hallii?
Erepsia hallii
What is the common name of Erepsia hallii?
Hall's Erepsia
What type of plant is Erepsia hallii?
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