Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maroccana
ID:
138677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Batt.) Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 1931, xxii. 298

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138006



Common Names

  • Hertia
  • Maroccana
  • Moroccan Thistle


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Description

Hertia maroccana (also called Hertia maroccana, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small yellow flowers. It is native to North Africa and is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hertia maroccana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hertia maroccana has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hertia maroccana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hertia maroccana

Hertia maroccana is native to Morocco and can be found growing in the wild in rocky areas and dry meadows.

Hertia maroccana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hertia maroccana?

Hertia maroccana

What is the common name of Hertia maroccana?

Moroccan Hertia

What is the natural habitat of Hertia maroccana?

Hertia maroccana is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-98668: Based on the initial data import
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.