Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
981990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 80 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981328



Common Names

  • Hemigenia sericea
  • Sericea Hemigenia
  • Silky Hemigenia


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Description

Hemigenia sericea (also called Hemigenia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and along roadsides. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hemigenia sericea is a small shrub with pink flowers, which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hemigenia sericea has small, white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemigenia sericea is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Hemigenia sericea

Hemigenia sericea can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-98175: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.