Erepsia gracilis (Haw.) L.Bolus

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Erepsia

Characteristics

Leaves narrower, usually < 5 mm diam.; walls of hypanthium erect. Slender shrublet to 30 cm, branching from base, branches to 2.5 mm diam. Leaves < 5 mm diam. Flowers in monochasia, magenta, remaining open, filamentous staminodes yellow, reproductive parts hidden. Fruits 4-6 mm diam.
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Distribution

Erepsia gracilis world distribution map, present in South Africa

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WFO ID wfo-0000671169
COL ID 6GH32
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Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum ternifolium Mesembryanthemum tenuicaule Erepsia carterae Erepsia gracilis Erepsia levis Erepsia involucrata Mesembryanthemum stellatum Erepsia tenuicaulis Mesembryanthemum gracile Erepsia carterae var. lepta