Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
laurifolium
ID:
676887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(2): 109 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676219

Common Names

  • Laurel-leaved Bristle-fern
  • Laurel-leaved Erisma
  • Laurel-leaved Bristle-fern

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Synonyms

  • Qualea laurifolia Spruce ex Warm. [unknown]

Description

Erisma laurifolium (also called Laurel-Leaved 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 laurifolium 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 flowers of Erisma laurifolium are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erisma laurifolium 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 laurifolium

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

Erisma laurifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erisma laurifolium?

Erisma laurifolium

What is the common name of Erisma laurifolium?

Laurel-leaved Erisma

What is the natural habitat of Erisma laurifolium?

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,