Herbertia amatorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Wright
Source:
iplants
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1907: 321 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782704
Common Names
- Herbertia Amatorum
- Herbertia Pulchella
- Herbertia Quareimana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Herbertia amatorum (also called Herbertia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It is found in the lowland rainforest and grows to a height of up to 2 meters. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate and the flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Herbertia amatorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calycorectes paranaensis is a yellow, five-petalled bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Herbertia amatorum is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Herbertia amatorum
Herbertia amatorum can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.
Herbertia amatorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herbertia amatorum?
Herbertia amatorum
What is the common name of Herbertia amatorum?
Lover's Herbertia
What is the natural habitat of Herbertia amatorum?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Herbertia genus
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-321198: Based on the initial data import
Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.