Erisma maliforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maliforme
ID:
676889
Status:
valid
Authors:
Link ex Warm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(3): 114 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676221
Common Names
- Maliform Bristle-fern
- Maliform Erisma
- Maliform Bristle-fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erisma maliforme (also called Mallow-Like 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 maliforme 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 maliforme 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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Erisma maliforme 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 maliforme
Erisma maliforme can be found in Brazil, particularly in the Atlantic Forest region.
Erisma maliforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erisma maliforme?
Erisma maliforme
What is the common name of Erisma maliforme?
Malformed Erisma
What is the natural habitat of Erisma maliforme?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Erisma genus
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,
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-2797622: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johannes Eugenius Bülow Warming (1841-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warm.' in the authors string.