Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
djalma-batistae
ID:
676879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paula

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense "Emilio Goeldi" 28: 2 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676211

Common Names

  • Djalma-batista's Bristle-fern
  • Djalma-batista Bristle-fern
  • Djalma-batista's Erisma

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Description

Erisma djalma-batistae (also called Djalma-Batista's Eriphia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asphodelaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in open woodlands and dry scrublands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, unbranched stem with yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erisma djalma-batistae 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 djalma-batistae 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 djalma-batistae 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 djalma-batistae

Erisma djalma-batistae can be found in Brazil, particularly in the Atlantic Forest region.

Erisma djalma-batistae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erisma djalma-batistae?

Erisma djalma-batistae

What is the common name of Erisma djalma-batistae?

Djalma-Batista's Erisma

What is the natural habitat of Erisma djalma-batistae?

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,

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