Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boranensis
ID:
721031

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 311 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720364

Common Names

  • Boranensis Hermannia
  • Boranensis Wild Rose
  • Boranensis Wild Geranium

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Synonyms

  • Hermannia erythracae Chiov. [unknown]

Description

Hermannia boranensis (also called Boran Hermannia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to East Africa. It is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hermannia boranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hermannia boranensis are small and white. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hermannia boranensis is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept in a shaded area and watered regularly. Pruning and training should be done to encourage branching and to keep the shrub in a desired shape.

Where to Find Hermannia boranensis

Hermannia boranensis can be found in Ethiopia.

Hermannia boranensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hermannia boranensis?

Hermannia boranensis

What is the common name of Hermannia boranensis?

Boran Hermannia

What is the natural habitat of Hermannia boranensis?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in South Africa

Species in the Hermannia genus

Hermannia pseudathiensis, Hermannia pseudofischeri, Hermannia vollesenii, Hermannia albiensis, Hermannia boranensis, Hermannia cordata, Hermannia cuneifolia, Hermannia denudata, Hermannia dichroma, Hermannia diversistipula, Hermannia erlangeriana, Hermannia ernesti-ruschii, Hermannia filifolia, Hermannia fischeri, Hermannia gilesii, Hermannia glanduligera, Hermannia glandulossisima, Hermannia johnstonii, Hermannia macrobotrys, Hermannia modesta, Hermannia paniculata, Hermannia pearsonii, Hermannia procumbens, Hermannia quartiniana, Hermannia salvifolia, Hermannia setosa, Hermannia teitensis, Hermannia testacea, Hermannia tigrensis, Hermannia torrei, Hermannia uhligii, Hermannia viscosa, Hermannia volkensii, Hermannia waltherioides, Hermannia salviifolia, Hermannia jacobeifolia, Hermannia exappendiculata, Hermannia pauciflora, Hermannia texana, Hermannia abrotanoides, Hermannia affinis, Hermannia alnifolia, Hermannia althaeifolia, Hermannia althaeoides, Hermannia amabilis, Hermannia amoena, Hermannia angularis, Hermannia antonii, Hermannia argillicola, Hermannia aspera,

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,