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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Humbert) C.Jeffrey
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1992
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 81 (1992)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123862
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Neoheimii Hubertia
- Neoheimii Star-Flower
- Neoheimii Starflower
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Senecio neoheimii Humbert [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Hubertia neoheimii (also called Hubertia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in humid forests. It has oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Hubertia neoheimii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Hubertia neoheimii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Hubertia neoheimii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in moist soil. The plant should be kept moist but not wet and should be fertilized regularly.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Hubertia neoheimii
                        
                            Hubertia neoheimii is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in areas of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Hubertia neoheimii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Hubertia neoheimii?
Hubertia neoheimii
What type of plant is Hubertia neoheimii?
Herbaceous plant
Where is Hubertia neoheimii found?
Australia
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Hubertia genus
                        
                            Hubertia faujasioides, 
Hubertia foliatilis, 
Hubertia beguei, 
Hubertia heimii, 
Hubertia alleizettei, 
Hubertia ambavilla, 
Hubertia lapsanifolia, 
Hubertia leucanthothamnus, 
Hubertia myrtifolia, 
Hubertia tomentosa, 
Hubertia ivohibeensis, 
Hubertia hypargyrea, 
Hubertia rosellata, 
Hubertia myricifolia, 
Hubertia olivacea, 
Hubertia riparia, 
Hubertia humblotii, 
Hubertia pleiantha, 
Hubertia adenodonta, 
Hubertia multifoliosa, 
Hubertia andringitrensis, 
Hubertia neoheimii, 
Hubertia bathiaei, 
Hubertia tsimihety,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,