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
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.
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
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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,