Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallens
ID:
46175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 344 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045504



Common Names

  • Hairy Hertia
  • Hairy Hawkweed
  • Pale Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Othonna albicaulis Range [unknown]
  • Othonnopsis pallens Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Othonna muschleriana Dinter [unknown]
  • Othonna pallens DC. [unknown]
  • Othonna albicaulis Dinter [unknown]

Description

Hertia pallens (also called 'Lace-leaf' and 'Lace-leaf Hertia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a single stem that grows up to about 8 inches tall and is covered with small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Hertia pallens is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Europe and Asia, where it is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb with yellow flower heads and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hertia pallens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hertia pallens is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation can be done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be planted in the spring in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Hertia pallens

Hertia pallens can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Hertia pallens FAQ

What are the common names of Hertia pallens?

Common names of Hertia pallens include pale hertia and pale-flowered hertia.

What is the native range of Hertia pallens?

Hertia pallens is native to Europe and parts of Asia.

What is the habitat of Hertia pallens?

Hertia pallens typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and open woodlands.

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-144007: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.