Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exilis
ID:
981959

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 34: 216 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981297



Common Names

  • Hemigenia exilis
  • Slender Hemigenia
  • Slender-leaved Hemigenia


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Description

Hemigenia exilis (also called slender hemi-genia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Western Australia. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hemigenia exilis is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge or ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hemigenia exilis are small, yellow-green, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemigenia exilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Hemigenia exilis

Hemigenia exilis is native to the temperate forests of South America.

Species in the Hemigenia genus

Hemigenia appressa, Hemigenia benthamii, Hemigenia botryphylla, Hemigenia bracteosa, Hemigenia buccinata, Hemigenia ciliata, Hemigenia dulcis, Hemigenia pachyphylla, Hemigenia royceana, Hemigenia tenelliflora, Hemigenia tomentosa, Hemigenia virescens, Hemigenia wandooana, Hemigenia argentea, Hemigenia barbata, Hemigenia biddulphiana, Hemigenia brachyphylla, Hemigenia canescens, Hemigenia coccinea, Hemigenia conferta, Hemigenia cuneifolia, Hemigenia curvifolia, Hemigenia dielsii, Hemigenia diplanthera, Hemigenia divaricata, Hemigenia drummondii, Hemigenia exilis, Hemigenia glabrescens, Hemigenia humilis, Hemigenia incana, Hemigenia loganiacea, Hemigenia macphersonii, Hemigenia macrantha, Hemigenia microphylla, Hemigenia obovata, Hemigenia obtusa, Hemigenia parviflora, Hemigenia pedunculata, Hemigenia pimelifolia, Hemigenia platyphylla, Hemigenia podalyrina, Hemigenia pritzelii, Hemigenia purpurea, Hemigenia ramosissima, Hemigenia rigida, Hemigenia saligna, Hemigenia scabra, Hemigenia sericea, Hemigenia teretiuscula, Hemigenia tysonii,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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