Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneifolia
ID:
721050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. 1: 66 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720383



Common Names

  • Cuneifolia Hermannia
  • Cuneifolia Wild Rose
  • Cuneifolia Wild Geranium


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Synonyms

  • Hermannia lepidota Buch. ex C.Krauss [unknown]
  • Hermannia secundiflora Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Hermannia cuneifolia cuneifolia [unknown]
  • Hermannia pallens Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]

Description

Hermannia cuneifolia (also called 'Wedge-Leaved Hermannia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is a member of the Malvaceae family and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its small, deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in moist, open areas such as meadows, riverbanks and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hermannia cuneifolia var. glabrescens Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hermannia cuneifolia is yellow-green and has five petals. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings have small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hermannia cuneifolia 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 cuneifolia

Hermannia cuneifolia can be found in South Africa.

Hermannia cuneifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hermannia cuneifolia?

Hermannia cuneifolia

What is the common name of Hermannia cuneifolia?

Wedge-Leaved Hermannia

What is the natural habitat of Hermannia cuneifolia?

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,