Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) Fourc.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 20: 27 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070964
Common Names
- Hertia Kraussii
- Krauss's Hertia
- Krauss's Daisy
Description
Hertia kraussii (also called Krauss' Hertia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a single stem. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hertia kraussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hertia kraussii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth texture. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single true leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hertia kraussii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Hertia kraussii
Hertia kraussii is native to South Africa and is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Hertia kraussii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hertia kraussii?
Hertia kraussii
What is the common name of Hertia kraussii?
Krauss' Hertia
What is the natural habitat of Hertia kraussii?
Grassy areas
Species in the Hertia genus
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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,