Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
brasiliana
ID:
720937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moq.) Sohmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 28: 450 (1976 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720270



Common Names

  • Herbstia brasiliana
  • Brazilian Herbstia
  • Brazilian Herbstia-grass


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Synonyms

  • Banalia brasiliana Moq. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa brasiliana (Moq.) R.E.Fr. [unknown]

Description

Herbstia brasiliana (also called 'Brazilian Herbstia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It is a member of the Malvaceae family and is characterized by its large, yellow flowers and its large, deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, riverbanks and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Herbstia brasiliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herbstia brasiliana has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped, and its seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herbstia brasiliana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It is typically grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, division, or root cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Root cuttings should be taken in the fall.

Where to Find Herbstia brasiliana

Herbstia brasiliana can be found in moist meadows and along streams in Brazil.

Herbstia brasiliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herbstia brasiliana?

Herbstia brasiliana

What is the common name of Herbstia brasiliana?

Brazilian Herbstia

Where is Herbstia brasiliana native to?

Brazil

Species in the Herbstia genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2846239: Based on the initial data import
Seymour Hans Sohmer (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sohmer' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.