Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lahue
ID:
783383

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Molina) Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 64: 379 (1977 publ. 1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782716



Common Names

  • Herbertia Lahue
  • Hesperantha Ballii
  • Hesperantha Baurii


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Description

Herbertia lahue (also called Lahue'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 lahue 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 mexicanus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Herbertia lahue 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 lahue

Herbertia lahue can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.

Herbertia lahue FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herbertia lahue?

Herbertia lahue

What is the common name of Herbertia lahue?

Lahue's Herbertia

What is the natural habitat of Herbertia lahue?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-321208: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Giovanni Juan Ignazio Molina (1740-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molina' in the authors string.