Erepsia
Erepsia
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species Aizoaceae
Morphological Summary
Genus of succulent plants in the family Aizoaceae, subfamily Ruschioideae, endemic to the Cape region of South Africa. Species are small succulent shrubs with triangular or semi-cylindrical leaves and showy flowers in purple, pink or white tones, similar to those of other mesembs. The genus was revised by L. Bolus in the early 20th century from material originally described by Haworth.
Distribution Endemic to the Western Cape and Eastern Cape region of South Africa. Inhabits arid and semi-arid areas of the Fynbos and Karoo biome, on sandy or stony soils with seasonal rainfall.
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Erepsia viridis (Haw.) L.Bolus
Green Cape Erepsia
Specimen ID RN-ERPSA-00001
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