Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
pearsonii
ID:
1334232

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Bolus) Gagnon & G.P.Lewis

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys71: 32 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346686





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Description

Hererolandia pearsonii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and pink flowers. It grows in grassland, savanna, and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hererolandia pearsonii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hererolandia pearsonii has yellow flowers with yellow stamens, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hererolandia pearsonii is a shrub native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Hererolandia pearsonii

Hererolandia pearsonii can be found in the Hererolandia Mountains of Namibia.

Hererolandia pearsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hererolandia pearsonii?

Hererolandia pearsonii

What is the family of Hererolandia pearsonii?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Hererolandia pearsonii?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Hererolandia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Edeline Gagnon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnon' in the authors string.