Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
nemoralis
ID:
720954

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Brizicky

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 49: 279 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720287



Common Names

  • Herissantia nemoralis
  • Woodland Herissantia
  • Woodland Hempweed


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Description

Herissantia nemoralis (also called 'Woodland Herissantia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a member of the Malvaceae family and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its small, deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, riverbanks and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Herissantia nemoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herissantia nemoralis has small white flowers, with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herissantia nemoralis is an annual plant that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Herissantia nemoralis

Herissantia nemoralis can be found in moist meadows and along streams in Central and South America.

Herissantia nemoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herissantia nemoralis?

Herissantia nemoralis

What is the common name of Herissantia nemoralis?

Woodland Herissantia

Where is Herissantia nemoralis native to?

Americas

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2846287: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
George Konstantin Brizicky (1901-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brizicky' in the authors string.