Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) H.A. Mill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 28: 327 1965
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210695
Common Names
- Herbertus leratii
- Leratii Herbert
- Leratii's Herbert
Description
Herbertus leratii (also called 'Leratii Herberta', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in dry, rocky, and open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Herbertus leratii is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herbertus leratii has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
Where to Find Herbertus leratii
Herbertus leratii is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Herbertus leratii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herbertus leratii?
Herbertus leratii
What is the family of Herbertus leratii?
Herbertaceae
What is the habitat of Herbertus leratii?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Herbertus genus
Herbertus norenus,
Herbertus aduncus,
Herbertus hawaiiensis,
Herbertus stramineus,
Herbertus juniperoideus,
Herbertus runcinatus,
Herbertus bivittatus,
Herbertus dicranus,
Herbertus asparus,
Herbertus arcticus,
Herbertus azoricus,
Herbertus hutchinsiae,
Herbertus borealis,
Herbertus udarii,
Herbertus subrotundatus,
Herbertus longispinus,
Herbertus sendtneri,
Herbertus ceylanicus,
Herbertus longifissus,
Herbertus delavayi,
Herbertus kurzii,
Herbertus herpocladioides,
Herbertus helleri,
Herbertus ramosus,
Herbertus leratii,
Herbertus evittatus,
Herbertus streimannii,
Herbertus gaochienii,
Herbertus durandii,
Herbertus buchii,
Herbertus spicatus,
Herbertus mauritianus,
Herbertus pocsii,
Herbertus tenuis,
Herbertus guangdongii,
Herbertus oldfieldianus,
Herbertus pilifer,
Herbertus pumilus,
Herbertus gracilis,
Herbertus lochobasis,
Species in the Herbertaceae family
Herbertus norenus,
Herbertus aduncus,
Herbertus hawaiiensis,
Herbertus stramineus,
Herbertus juniperoideus,
Herbertus runcinatus,
Herbertus bivittatus,
Herbertus dicranus,
Herbertus asparus,
Herbertus arcticus,
Herbertus azoricus,
Herbertus hutchinsiae,
Herbertus borealis,
Herbertus udarii,
Herbertus subrotundatus,
Herbertus longispinus,
Herbertus sendtneri,
Herbertus ceylanicus,
Herbertus longifissus,
Herbertus delavayi,
Herbertus kurzii,
Herbertus herpocladioides,
Herbertus helleri,
Herbertus ramosus,
Herbertus leratii,
Herbertus evittatus,
Herbertus streimannii,
Herbertus gaochienii,
Herbertus durandii,
Herbertus buchii,
Herbertus spicatus,
Herbertus mauritianus,
Herbertus pocsii,
Herbertus tenuis,
Herbertus guangdongii,
Herbertus oldfieldianus,
Herbertus pilifer,
Herbertus pumilus,
Herbertus gracilis,
Herbertus lochobasis,
Schisma orizabense,
Schisma uleanum,
Triandrophyllum symmetricum,
Triandrophyllum eophyllum,
Triandrophyllum fernandeziense,
Triandrophyllum heterophyllum,
Triandrophyllum subtrifidum,