Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
783389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sweet

Source:
iplants

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Brit. Fl. Gard. 3: t. 222 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782722



Common Names

  • Herbertia Pulchella
  • Hesperantha Bulbifera
  • Hesperantha Candida


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Description

Herbertia pulchella (also called Pulchell'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 pulchella 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

Herbertia pulchella has yellow flowers with five petals and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herbertia pulchella is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Herbertia pulchella

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

Herbertia pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herbertia pulchella?

Herbertia pulchella

What is the common name of Herbertia pulchella?

Pretty Herbertia

What is the natural habitat of Herbertia pulchella?

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-321215: Based on the initial data import
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.