Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
blancoa
ID:
676874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marc.-Berti

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 13: 12 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676206

Common Names

  • Blanco's Bristle-fern
  • Blanco Bristle-fern
  • Blanco's Erisma

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Description

Erisma blancoa (also called White Eriphia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asphodelaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, unbranched stem with yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erisma blancoa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and attracts bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erisma blancoa is yellow in color, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erisma blancoa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division and seeds. It prefers a sunny position and moist soil. It can tolerate light frost and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Erisma blancoa

Erisma blancoa can be found in Brazil, particularly in the Atlantic Forest region.

Erisma blancoa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erisma blancoa?

Erisma blancoa

What is the common name of Erisma blancoa?

White Erisma

What is the natural habitat of Erisma blancoa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Vochysiaceae family

Callisthene dryadum, Callisthene erythroclada, Callisthene fasciculata, Callisthene inundata, Callisthene major, Callisthene microphylla, Callisthene minor, Callisthene mollissima, Erisma arietinum, Erisma bicolor, Erisma blancoa, Erisma bracteosum, Erisma calcaratum, Erisma costatum, Erisma djalma-batistae, Erisma floribundum, Erisma fuscum, Erisma gracile, Erisma japura, Erisma lanceolatum, Erisma laurifolium, Erisma maliforme, Erisma megalophyllum, Erisma micranthum, Erisma nitidum, Erisma niveum, Erisma silvae, Erisma splendens, Erisma tessmannii, Erisma uncinatum, Erisma panamense, Erismadelphus exsul, Erismadelphus sessilis, Korupodendron songweanum, Qualea marioniae, Qualea johannabakkerae, Qualea acuminata, Qualea amapaensis, Qualea amoena, Qualea brasiliana, Qualea brevipedicellata, Qualea calantha, Qualea calophylla, Qualea clavata, Qualea coerulea, Qualea cordata, Qualea cryptantha, Qualea cyanea, Qualea cymulosa, Qualea decorticans,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2797608: Based on the initial data import
Luis Marcano-Berti (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marc.-Berti' in the authors string.