Herbertia quareimana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 9: 55 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782724
Common Names
- Herbertia Quareimana
- Hesperantha Cedarmontana
- Hesperantha Ciliolata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Herbertia quareimana (also called Quareimana'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 quareimana 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 Herbertia quareimana is yellow with a star-shaped form. The seed is small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Herbertia quareimana 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 quareimana
Herbertia quareimana can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.
Herbertia quareimana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herbertia quareimana?
Herbertia quareimana
What is the common name of Herbertia quareimana?
Quareimana's Herbertia
What is the natural habitat of Herbertia quareimana?
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-321217: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.