Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber. 26(1): 331 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782715
Common Names
- Herbertia Hauthalii
- Hesperantha Alborosea
- Hesperantha Bachmannii
Description
Herbertia hauthalii (also called Hauthal's Herbertia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including rocky hillsides, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Herbertia hauthalii 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 maximus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Herbertia hauthalii 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 hauthalii
Herbertia hauthalii can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.
Herbertia hauthalii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herbertia hauthalii?
Herbertia hauthalii
What is the common name of Herbertia hauthalii?
Hauthal's Herbertia
What is the natural habitat of Herbertia hauthalii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Herbertia genus
Herbertia amatorum,
Herbertia hauthalii,
Herbertia lahue,
Herbertia pulchella,
Herbertia quareimana,
Herbertia tigridioides,
Herbertia furcata,
Herbertia darwinii,
Herbertia zebrina,
Herbertia amabilis,
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,