Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Kuntze
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1891
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 344 (1891)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011889
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Narrow-leaved Hertia
- Narrow-leaved Hertia
- Narrow-leaved Hertia
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Hertia angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Hertia, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Hertia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Hertia angustifolia is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Hertia angustifolia is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Hertia angustifolia
                        
                            Hertia angustifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Hertia angustifolia FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Hertia angustifolia?
Hertia angustifolia
What is the natural habitat of Hertia angustifolia?
Hertia angustifolia is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky hillsides.
What are the medicinal properties of Hertia angustifolia?
Hertia angustifolia has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Hertia genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Asteraceae family
                        
                            Aaronsohnia pubescens, 
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, 
Abrotanella filiformis, 
Abrotanella rostrata, 
Abrotanella linearis, 
Abrotanella trilobata, 
Abrotanella muscosa, 
Abrotanella inconspicua, 
Abrotanella trichoachaenia, 
Abrotanella caespitosa, 
Abrotanella nivigena, 
Abrotanella pusilla, 
Abrotanella linearifolia, 
Abrotanella papuana, 
Abrotanella rosulata, 
Abrotanella emarginata, 
Abrotanella fertilis, 
Abrotanella spathulata, 
Abrotanella purpurea, 
Abrotanella patearoa, 
Abrotanella submarginata, 
Abrotanella diemii, 
Abrotanella scapigera, 
Abrotanella forsterioides, 
Acamptopappus shockleyi, 
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, 
Acanthocephalus benthamianus, 
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, 
Acanthocladium dockeri, 
Acanthodesmos distichus, 
Acanthodesmos gibarensis, 
Acanthospermum humile, 
Acanthospermum consobrinum, 
Acanthospermum glabratum, 
Acanthospermum microcarpum, 
Acanthospermum hispidum, 
Acanthospermum australe, 
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, 
Acanthostyles buniifolius, 
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, 
Achillea buiana, 
Achillea conrathii, 
Achillea cucullata, 
Achillea styriaca, 
Achillea clavennae, 
Achillea cappadocica, 
Achillea huber-morathii, 
Achillea ptarmicoides, 
Achillea sieheana, 
Achillea barrelieri,