Herbertia darwinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roitman & J.A.Castillo
Source:
iplants
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 43: 311 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912921
Common Names
- Herbertia darwinii
- Darwin's Herbertia
- Darwins Herbertia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Herbertia darwinii (also called Darwin's Herbertia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Iridaceae family. It is native to Chile and is found in grasslands. It has a perennial herbaceous habit and grows up to 0.3m tall with lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Herbertia darwinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Herbertia darwinii has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Herbertia darwinii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Herbertia darwinii
Herbertia darwinii can be found in the wild in Chile.
Herbertia darwinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herbertia darwinii?
Herbertia darwinii
What is the common name of Herbertia darwinii?
Herbertia darwinii
What is the natural habitat of Herbertia darwinii?
Herbertia darwinii is found in moist forests and grasslands in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
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-457861: Based on the initial data import
Germán G. Roitman (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roitman' in the authors string.
José Alberto Castillo (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Castillo' in the authors string.