Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb. ex Steud.
Source:
tro
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 1: 752 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046150
Common Names
- Hermbstaedtia glauca
- Hermbstaedtia
- Glauca Hermbstaedtia
Description
Hermbstaedtia glauca (also called Glaucous Hermbstaedtia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hermbstaedtia glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hermbstaedtia glauca has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hermbstaedtia glauca is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Hermbstaedtia glauca
Hermbstaedtia glauca is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Hermbstaedtia genus
Hermbstaedtia angolensis,
Hermbstaedtia argenteiformis,
Hermbstaedtia exellii,
Hermbstaedtia linearis,
Hermbstaedtia nigrescens,
Hermbstaedtia odorata,
Hermbstaedtia caffra,
Hermbstaedtia capitata,
Hermbstaedtia fleckii,
Hermbstaedtia glauca,
Hermbstaedtia scabra,
Hermbstaedtia schaeferi,
Hermbstaedtia spathulifolia,
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,