Erisma silvae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvae
ID:
676900
Status:
valid
Authors:
Marc.-Berti
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Pittieria 13: 15 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676232
Common Names
- Forest Bristle-fern
- Forest Erisma
- Forest Bristle-fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erisma silvae (also called Forest 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 silvae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Erisma silvae 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 silvae 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 silvae
Erisma silvae can be found in Brazil, particularly in the Atlantic Forest region.
Erisma silvae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erisma silvae?
Erisma silvae
What is the common name of Erisma silvae?
Forest Erisma
What is the natural habitat of Erisma silvae?
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-2797632: Based on the initial data import
Luis Marcano-Berti (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marc.-Berti' in the authors string.