Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
676901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stafleu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 3: 476 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676233

Common Names

  • Splendid Bristle-fern
  • Splendid Erisma
  • Splendid Bristle-fern

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Description

Erisma splendens (also called Splendid 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 splendens 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 splendens 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 splendens 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 splendens

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

Erisma splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erisma splendens?

Erisma splendens

What is the common name of Erisma splendens?

Splendid Erisma

What is the natural habitat of Erisma splendens?

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-2797633: Based on the initial data import
Frans Stafleu (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stafleu' in the authors string.